Renal lobe
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The renal lobe is a portion of a kidney
consisting of a renal pyramid and the renal cortex
above it.
It is visible without a microscope
, though it is easier to see in humans than in other animals.
It is composed of many renal lobules, which are not visible without a microscope.
Kidney
The kidneys, organs with several functions, serve essential regulatory roles in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates. They are essential in the urinary system and also serve homeostatic functions such as the regulation of electrolytes, maintenance of acid–base balance, and...
consisting of a renal pyramid and the renal cortex
Renal cortex
The renal cortex is the outer portion of the kidney between the renal capsule and the renal medulla. In the adult, it forms a continuous smooth outer zone with a number of projections that extend down between the pyramids. It contains the renal corpuscles and the renal tubules except for parts of...
above it.
It is visible without a microscope
Microscope
A microscope is an instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye. The science of investigating small objects using such an instrument is called microscopy...
, though it is easier to see in humans than in other animals.
It is composed of many renal lobules, which are not visible without a microscope.