the part of the kidney consisting of renal lobules in the outer zone beneath the capsule and the lobules of the renal columns that are extensions inward between the pyramids; contains the renal corpuscles, medullary rays, and proximal and distal convoluted tubules. Synonym(s): cortex renalis [TA].erebral cortex (cortex cerebraÂ´lis) the convoluted layer of gray matter covering each cerebral hemisphere. See also brain. renal cortex the granular outer layer of the kidney, composed mainly of glomeruli and convoluted tubules, extending in columns between the pyramids that constitute the renal medulla.
Exotic mushrooms add a distinct flavor to your cooking, but unless you are a mushroom expert, known as a mycophagist, you are safer getting your mushrooms from the store. Some types of poisonous mushrooms look just like some types of edible mushrooms. While wild mushrooms may look wild and taste wild, it is better to play it safe when choosing your mushrooms. There are three types of mushrooms available at most markets: common, exotic, and wild. The common mushroom, known as a button or champignon mushroom, is the most readily available. Cultivated Exotic Mushrooms. Cultivated exotic mushrooms are grown in a controlled environment and are very safe to eat.
The Nutritional Value of Mushrooms. Mushrooms can provide more than just taste and texture for our meals--they actually have a surprisingly high nutritional value also. With more than 14,000 kinds of mushrooms in existence, only 3,000 of those are edible and about 1,400 are actually recognized as poisonous.