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Each kidney is protected by 3 outer layers
1) the renal fascia a tough external fibrous coat of connective tissue
2) the adipose capsule layer a layer of fatty tissue
3) the renal capsule another fibrous layer
The main body of the kidney also has 3 layers
1) the renal cortex that is packed full of knots of capillaries. These are known as glomeruli and their capsules
2) the renal medulla containing capillaries and urine forming tubules
3) the renal pelvis a central space where the urine collects
The glomeruli, capsules and tubules are the constituent parts of the millions of micro-filtering units known as nephrons.
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∙ 11y agoA longitudinal section of the kidney shows two main regions-an outer dark cortex and an inner lighter medulla.The medulla is composed of finely striped substance arranged in several pyramids.The apex of each pyramid (papilla)projects into the pelvis of the kidney.
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