Why does the cortex of the kidney show a dotted appearance?
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The outer most layer of the kidney is called as the Renal Cortex.
The Cortex of the kidney shows a dotted appearance because there are several complex structures in kidney which are known as Nephrons. All these Nephrons are microscopic; hence they cannot be seen by naked eyes.
The Cortex of the kidney shows a dotted appearance because there are several complex structures in kidney which are known as Nephrons. All these Nephrons are microscopic; hence they cannot be seen by naked eyes.
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Answer:The cortex of Kidney appears dotted due to presence of Nephrons (also known as units of Kidney which help in urine formation).
Explanation: Nephrons are the ultra-microscopic unit of Kidney which are responsible for the urine formation. These Nephrons consist many tubules (like proximal convulated tubule and distal convulated tubule), thus giving the cortex a dotted appearance.
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