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Where is the renal cortex located in the kidney?
Where is the renal cortex located in the kidney?
The renal cortex is the outer region of the kidney.
What is the function of the renal pyramids?
What is the function of the renal pyramids?
The renal pyramids are triangular regions of tissue in the medulla that help in the formation of urine.
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
The renal pelvis is a medial region that collects urine and sends it to the ureter and then to the urinary bladder for storage.
What is the blood supply to the kidneys?
What is the blood supply to the kidneys?
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What are calyces and what is their function?
What are calyces and what is their function?
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Where is the renal medulla located in the kidney?
Where is the renal medulla located in the kidney?
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What are renal pyramids and where are they located?
What are renal pyramids and where are they located?
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What is the function of the renal columns?
What is the function of the renal columns?
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What is the function of the renal pelvis?
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
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What is the blood supply to the kidneys?
What is the blood supply to the kidneys?
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