Coex to medulla ratio in adults of the kidney is?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 35-45%As the age progresses the amount of coex in the kidney decreases more compared to the medulla and hence the ratio decreases.In children the coico medullary ratio is high, almost to the extent of 1:1 (around 50%).In healthy adults it is 35-45%.
35-45%
50-60%
60-70%
15-20%