Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
Understanding Pathophysiology, 6e
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780323354097
Author: Sue E. Huether RN PhD, Kathryn L. McCance RN PhD
Publisher: Elsevier Science
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To determine: The major structural difference between the cortex and medulla of the kidney.

Concept introduction: The kidney is an important organ of the excretory system. As blood passes through the kidneys, it filters the nitrogenous waste`s to form urine. It maintains the homeostasis of the body.

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The kidney has two zones- renal cortex and renal medulla. Renal cortex is the outer region of kidney and contains blood vessels connected to nephrons. Renal medulla is the inner part of the kidney containing 8-12 renal pyramids consisting of collecting tubules. The major structural difference between cortex and medulla is that renal cortex is a smooth continuous layer and renal medulla consists of renal pyramids.

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