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Kidney Structure
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Structure of the kidney
Externally, the kidney is surrounded by the renal fascia, the perirenal fat capsule, and the renal capsule. Internally, the kidney is most importantly filled with nephrons that filter blood and generate urine.
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"OpenStax College, The Kidneys and Osmoregulatory Organs. October 17, 2013."
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