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Question
Describe the structure of the kidney with the help of a labelled diagram.
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Solution
Section through the kidney to show different regions The kidneys are composed of:
- an outer darker area called Cortex
- an inner lighter area called Medulla.
The microscopic structure of the kidney is formed of millions of tubules called renal tubules or nephrons.
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