Renal cortex

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Renal cortex
Calyx
Details
SystemUrinary system
Identifiers
Latincortex renalis
MeSHD007672
TA98A08.1.01.015
TA23368
FMA15581
Anatomical terminology]

The renal cortex is the outer portion of the

cortical collecting ducts
.

The renal cortex is the part of the

ultrafiltration occurs.[2] Erythropoietin is produced in the renal cortex.[3]

Additional images

  • Kidney
    Kidney
  • Microscopic cross section of the renal cortex
    Microscopic cross section of the renal cortex
  • CD10 immunohistochemical staining of normal kidney. CD10 stains the proximal convoluted tubules and glomeruli.
    proximal convoluted tubules and glomeruli
    .
  • Renal cortex
    Renal cortex
  • Renal cortex
    Renal cortex

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