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How is the cortex different from the medulla in the kidney?
The cortex of the kidney is the outer layer containing medullary rays (striations formed by tubules) and medullary lobules (cortical tissue). This region also contains the main filtration mechanisms: renal (Malphighian) corpuscles that contain glomeruli (capillary tufts). The red/brown color is due to the blood within the many capillaries of this area.
The triangular shaped areas of the renal medulla are the what?
Renal Pyramids - The renal medulla consists of 6 to 18 distinct conical or triangular structures called renal pyramids.
What parts of the nephron is found in the renal medulla?
Most nephrons (85%) are contained withing the renal cortex. The remaining 15% are called juxtamedullary nephrons and their glomeruli are close to the corticomedullary border. Their loops of Henle are found within the renal medulla.
What is the middle layer of the kidney called?
The middle layer of the kidney is called the renal medulla. It contains structures like renal pyramids, collecting ducts, and loops of Henle that help in the filtration and reabsorption of urine.
What are renal epithelial cells?
Renal epithelial cells line the tubules of the kidneys and play a crucial role in processes like filtration, secretion, and reabsorption of substances in the urine. They have specific structures and functions that enable the kidneys to regulate the body's fluid balance and eliminate waste products.
Do the renal tubules empty urine into the renal pelvis?
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What does the medullla in the kidney do?
the renal medulla contains capillaries and urine forming tubules
What carries urine through the medulla of the kidney?
Urine is carried through the medulla of the kidney by structures called the renal tubules. These tubules are responsible for reabsorbing essential substances from the filtrate and concentrating urine before it is excreted from the body.
Renal tubules empty urine into the what?
glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, proximal and distal tubules, and the loop of Henle are all part of what?
Where does the renal medulla drain urine into?
bladder
Where are the pyramid located in the kidney?
medulla
What is the function of Renal pyramids?
One million functional units
What is the central portion of the kidney that collects urine from the renal tubules called?
The renal pelvis or pyelum.
What is renal papilla?
The renal papilla is located in the kidneys. The function of the renal papilla is to store urine before it is excreted from the bladder. It contains part of the secreting tubules and the collecting tubules.
Is the medulla in the outer layer of the kidney?
No, the medulla is located in the inner portion of the kidney. It lies between the renal cortex and the renal sinus, and is where urine is formed and drained into the renal pelvis.
How is the cortex different from the medulla in the kidney?
The cortex of the kidney is the outer layer containing medullary rays (striations formed by tubules) and medullary lobules (cortical tissue). This region also contains the main filtration mechanisms: renal (Malphighian) corpuscles that contain glomeruli (capillary tufts). The red/brown color is due to the blood within the many capillaries of this area.
Distal convoluted tubules flow directly into what structures?
The structures that distal tubes flow into are the collecting ducts of the kidneys. The collecting ducts are small tubes through which urine flows into the renal pelvis.
