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Renal lobe

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Overview

Overview

The renal lobe is a portion of a kidney consisting of a renal pyramid and the renal cortex above it. [1]

It is visible without a microscope, though it is easier to see in humans than in animals.

It is comprised of many renal lobules, which are not visible without a microscope.

References

References

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