When a kidney is cut lengthwise, three distinct regions become apparent. the outer region is light in color, while the deeper "m
iddle" region is darker reddish-brown. the inner deepest region is flat and tube-like. correctly label the three kidney regions on the coronal section below?
There are three main regions of the kidney. <span>1.Renal cortex - It is the outer region of the kidney which contains the renal corpuscles and the renal tubules (without the loop of Henle). It produces the erythropoietin.</span> <span>2.Renal medulla - It is the innermost part of the kidney which contains the renal pyramids.</span> <span>3.Renal pelvis - It is the region that collects urine from the nephrons, thus it contains the place where ureter leaves the kidney.</span>
