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The renal capsule surrounds the kidneys. It is made of a tough connective tissue that also helps to protect them.

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The outer most layer of the kidney is called the renal capsule which is what gives the kidney its brown color. Hope this was what you meant!

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The capsule is the outer part of the kidney and it more or less holds it together.

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capsule :)

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