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# Long description

On the left is a schematic of the whole kidney showing the different anatomical components, including: the renal capsule (a thin outer membrane), renal cortex, renal medulla, renal pelvis merging to form the ureter. The renal artery and vein are showing entering the kidney just behind the ureter. On the right is a schematic of one of the nephrons, the functional unit of the kidneys.