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Question
The outer part of the kidney where blood is filtered is called the:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The cortex is the outer part of the kidney where blood is filtered. It contains the renal corpuscles (glomeruli and Bowman's capsules) and portions of the proximal and distal tubules.
Hint
This outer region contains the glomeruli where filtration occurs.