Kidney, longitudinal section
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Kidney, longitudinal section
Kidney. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through a kidney, showing the outer region (cortex, round the edges) and the inner region (medulla, centre). The kidneys cortex is the site of most of the filtering units (renal corpuscles). The kidney filters waste products from the blood and excretes them as urine through the renal pelvis (white space) and then to the ureter (pink area at the top of the pelvis, upper centre). Magnification: x14 when printed at 10 centimetres across
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Blood Cleaning Capsule Connective Tissue Cortex Excretory System Histological Histology Kidney Longitudinal Medulla Renal Renal Pelvis Tissue Ureter Urinary System Light Micrograph Light Microscope Section Sectioned
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This print showcases a longitudinal section of a kidney, providing an intricate view of its inner workings. The outer region, known as the cortex, can be observed round the edges while the central area represents the medulla. The cortex is particularly significant as it houses most of the filtering units called renal corpuscles. With its vital role in waste filtration, this organ efficiently removes waste products from the bloodstream and expels them as urine through various channels. The image also highlights other crucial components of the urinary system such as the renal pelvis and ureter. The white space signifies the renal pelvis which serves as a conduit for urine before it reaches the pink-colored ureter located at the top center of the pelvis. At a magnification level of x14 when printed at 10 centimeters across, this light micrograph offers an up-close glimpse into normal kidney anatomy. It reveals intricate details including connective tissue and histological structures that contribute to proper kidney function. Overall, this visually stunning print not only captures biological beauty but also emphasizes how kidneys play an essential role in maintaining our overall health by effectively cleaning blood and eliminating waste products from our bodies.
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