The
cortex of the kidney is distinguished by
characteristic renal corpuscles, each
of which consists of an outer envelope of simple
squamous epithelium (Bowman's capsule)
surrounding a fluid-filled space (Bowman's space)
within which is suspended a glomerulus
(glom).
The
bulk of the cortex consists of convoluted tubules.
Cells comprising proximal tubules stain
more intensely eosinophilic than those comprising distal
tubules. The lumens of distal tubules
commonly appear more open and clear than those of proximal
tubules.
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