What are the parts of kidney?

Cortex:

- The outermost layer of the kidney.

- Contains millions of filtering units called nephrons.

Medulla:

- The innermost region of the kidney.

- Consists of collecting ducts that carry urine from the nephrons to the pelvis.

Pelvis:

- A funnel-shaped cavity within the kidney.

- Collects urine from the collecting ducts.

Ureter:

- A tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Hilum:

- An indentation on the inner side of the kidney where the renal artery, renal vein, and ureter enter and leave the kidney.

Renal Artery:

- Brings oxygen-rich blood to the kidney.

- Branches into smaller vessels that supply blood to the nephrons.

Renal Vein:

- Carries deoxygenated blood away from the kidney.

Capsule:

- A tough, fibrous layer that surrounds the kidney.