Question
Describe the structure of the kidney and the nephron.
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The kidney is a paired, bean-shaped organ located retroperitoneally on either side of the vertebral column. Each kidney is surrounded by a fibrous capsule that provides protection and maintains its shape. Internally, the kidney is divided into two main regions: the outer cortex and the inner medulla. The cortex contains the renal corpuscles and convoluted tubules, while the medulla is composed of renal pyramids that consist mainly of the loops of Henle and collecting ducts. The apex of each pyramid, called the renal papilla, opens into minor calyces,
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