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How can one easily discern the renal cortex from the renal medulla on a microscopic slide?

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The renal medulla is made for the most part out of gathering channels and the nephron circles. You won't perceive any glomeruli in the medulla, as they are restricted to the cortex. This makes the renal cortex and renal medulla effortlessly recognizable.
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