What are the main constituent of medulla in kidneys
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The mature renal medulla consists of the medullary collecting ducts, loops of Henle, vasa recta (straight capillaries) and the interstitium (lipid-laden interstitial cells, lymphocyte-like cells and pericytes). The main function of the medulla is to regulate concentration of the urine.
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The renal medulla is hypertonic to the filtrate in the nephron and aids in the reabsorption of water. Blood is filtered in the glomerulus by solute size. Ions such as sodium, chloride, potassium, and calcium are easily filtered, as is glucose.
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