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(Redirected from Cortical substance) Outer part of the kidney For other uses, see Cortex (disambiguation).
Renal cortex
Kidney anatomy, with renal cortex labeled at top.
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SystemUrinary system
Identifiers
Latincortex renalis
MeSHD007672
TA98A08.1.01.015
TA23368
FMA15581
Anatomical terminology[edit on Wikidata]

The renal cortex is the outer portion of the kidney between the renal capsule and the renal medulla. In the adult, it forms a continuous smooth outer zone with a number of projections (cortical columns) that extend down between the pyramids. It contains the renal corpuscles and the renal tubules except for parts of the loop of Henle which descend into the renal medulla. It also contains blood vessels and cortical collecting ducts.

The renal cortex is the part of the kidney where ultrafiltration occurs. Erythropoietin is produced in the renal cortex.

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References

  1. Kriz, W; Bankir, L (1988). "A standard nomenclature for structures of the kidney". Kidney International. 33 (1): 1–7. doi:10.1038/ki.1988.1. PMID 3352156.
  2. Brenner, Barry M.; Troy, Julia L.; Daugharty, Terrance M. (1971-08-01). "The Dynamics of Glomerular Ultrafiltration in the Rat". Journal of Clinical Investigation. 50 (8): 1776–1780. doi:10.1172/JCI106667. ISSN 0021-9738. PMC 442078. PMID 5097578.
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Anatomy of the urinary system
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Layers
Circulation
Nephron
Renal corpuscle
Renal tubule
Juxtaglomerular apparatus
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