Renal medulla

/ɹˈiːnəl mˈɛdʌlə/

[noun]

Renal medulla

[NOUN]

the inner part of the kidney that produces urine and regulates water and electrolyte balance

What is "renal medulla"?

The renal medulla is the innermost region of the kidney, located deep within the renal cortex. It consists of renal pyramids, which contain tiny tubules that help in the formation of urine. The renal medulla plays a crucial role in regulating the concentration and volume of urine by reabsorbing water and concentrating waste products. It also houses the renal papilla, where urine is collected and transported to the renal pelvis before being excreted from the body.

Examples

1. Examples are the brain, renal medulla, red blood cells, and the testes.

2. The liver and renal cortex will then send that glucose out into the bloodstream to client organs, for example, the brain, red blood cells, and renal medulla.