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The internal structure of the kidney is divided into two main areas... a light outer area called the renal cortex, and a darker inner area called the renal medulla. Within the medulla there are eight (8) or more cone-shaped sections known as renal pyramids.
The kidneys are two reddish-brown, bean-shaped organs located just above the waist, one on each side of the spine. They are part of the urinary system. Their main function is to filter blood and produce urine to rid the body of waste.As blood flows through the kidneys, they remove waste products and unneeded water.The resulting liquid, urine, collects in the middle of each kidney in an area called the renal pelvis.idney: The kidneys are vital internal organs located in the abdomen. Normally people have two functioning kidneys that form a part of the urinary tract in the genitourinary system. The kidneys have a variety of functions.