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What is the function of the cortex in the kidney?
What is the function of the cortex in the kidney?
Where is the hilum located in the kidney?
Where is the hilum located in the kidney?
Which part of the kidney is described as the 'Bark'?
Which part of the kidney is described as the 'Bark'?
What is the main function of the medulla in the kidney?
What is the main function of the medulla in the kidney?
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Which part of the kidney do blood vessels enter and leave through?
Which part of the kidney do blood vessels enter and leave through?
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Study Notes
Kidney Structure and Function
- The kidneys are two structures located on each side of the lumbar region, responsible for filtering blood and secreting impurities to form urine.
- The outer part of the kidney is called the Cortex, also referred to as the "bark".
- The Hilum is an indented opening in the kidney, where blood vessels enter and leave, specifically the Renal artery and Renal vein.
- The inner part of the kidney is called the Medulla.
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Explore the anatomical terms and functions of the kidneys, including the cortex, hilum, and medulla. Learn about the structures responsible for filtering blood and secreting impurities to form urine.
