Question

Columns of Bertin are found in
A. Testes
B. Ovaries
C. Kidney
D. Liver

Answer 1

Hint: Column of bertin helps the cortex to be anchored and every column consists of lines of blood vessels and fibrous materials.

Complete Answer:
- The column of Bertin, or Bertin column, is a medullary extension between the renal pyramids of the renal cortex. It helps stronger anchoring of the cortex. It is also known as the Columnae renales.
- Each column consists of a fibrous substance and lines of blood vessels and urinary tubes.
- There are 7–9 renal lobes in the kidney. Each lobe is surrounded by the cortex and has a renal pyramid.
- Each lobe drains into its own renal calyx with its collecting tubules, and the collecting tubules penetrate the calyx and build the renal papilla.
- There are 7-9 calyces in each kidney. The cortex-like parenchyma is called the renal columns of Bertin present in between the renal pyramids.

Thus, the correct answer is option C) Kidney.

Note: Using a DMSA scan, the hypertrophied column of bertin may be differentiated from the actual renal tumour. If it is a pseudotumor, the scan will display the region as one with normal activity or will show reduced absorption if it is a cystic or hard renal mass.