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प्रश्न
Given below is a highly simplified diagram of the human kidney cut open longitudinally. Answer the question that follow:
Why does the cortex of the kidney show a dotted appearance?

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उत्तर
As the cortex region contains numerous nephrons or kidney tubules, therefore, it shows a dotted appearance.
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The following diagram represents a mammalian kidney tubule (nephron) and its blood supply.

Parts indicated by the guidelines 1to 8 are as follows:
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2. Efferent arteriole
3. Bowman's capsule
4. Glomerulus
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6. Distal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries
7. Collecting tubule
8. U-shaped loop of Henle
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