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The Cortex of the Kidney Contains Tissue with Millions of Microscopic

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The cortex of the kidney contains tissue with millions of microscopic units called nephrons.


Definitions:

Occluded

Occluded refers to something being blocked or closed up, preventing passage through it, often used in reference to blood vessels or pores.

Coronary Artery

A vital artery that supplies blood to the heart muscle, essential for providing oxygen and nutrients.

Pulmonary Trunk

The primary artery responsible for transporting blood from the heart's right ventricle to the lungs to receive oxygen.

Right Ventricle

The chamber of the heart that pumps oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs for oxygenation, part of the pulmonary circulation.

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