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Tunica albuginea is the covering around

  • A) Ovary
  • B) Testis
  • C) Kidney
  • D) Both A and B

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The tunica albuginea is a tough, fibrous layer that surrounds certain organs in the body. In this case, it specifically covers the testis. Therefore, the correct answer is:

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B) Testis

Additional Information

  • The tunica albuginea provides protection and support to the testis.
  • In females, the ovary is covered by a different layer called the germinal epithelium.
  • The kidney has its own protective layers, but not the tunica albuginea.