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Blood Describe Role Kidney Cortex Filtering Takes Place

The kidney cortex is the site of blood filtration and contains a dense capillary network supplying the nephrons.

The kidney cortex is where blood is filtered and contains a dense capillary network from the renal artery to the nephrons.

Front Describe the role of the kidney cortex.
Back Cortex:
  • Filtering of blood takes place
  • Dense capillary network carrying blood from renal artery to nephrons

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