AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The cortex is the outside layer or covering of many body organs, so the renal cortex is the outer layer of the kidney. The renal cortex is also known as the kidney cortex. The cortex surrounds the inside of the organ, which is called the medulla .

Detailed explanation-2: -The outermost layer of the kidney is called renal fascia which consists of a fat layer known as the adipose capsule and inner to the adipose capsule a fibrous layer of connective tissue is formed which is known as a renal capsule.

Detailed explanation-3: -The renal cortex is the outer part of the kidney. It contains the glomerulus and convoluted tubules. The renal cortex is surrounded on its outer edges by the renal capsule, a layer of fatty tissue.