MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The renal cortex is also known as the kidney cortex. The cortex surrounds the inside of the organ, which is called the medulla. The renal cortex itself is covered by the renal capsule, which is a layer of tougher protective tissue. The renal cortex is where the nephrons (blood-filtering units) begin.

Detailed explanation-2: -The loop of Henle is part of the renal tubule that loops into the renal medulla. In the loop of Henle, the filtrate exchanges solutes and water with the renal medulla and the vasa recta (the peritubular capillary network).

Detailed explanation-3: -renal capsule. perirenal fat. renal fascia.