Section 2
The Kidneys
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Location and External Anatomy of the Kidneys
The kidneys are located at the rear wall of the abdominal cavity and they are protected by the ribcage.
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Internal Anatomy of the Kidneys
The cortex and medulla make up two of the internal layers of a kidney and are composed of individual filtering units known as nephrons.
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Supply of Blood and Nerves to the Kidneys
The renal veins drain the kidney and the renal arteries supply blood to the kidney.
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Nephron, Parts, and Histology
The nephron of the kidney is involved in the regulation of water and soluble substances in blood.