Damage, disease, or irritation of the renal cortex would impair the function of which kidney structures
A)the renal pyramids
B)the renal papillae
C)the major calyces
D)the renal columns
E)the nephron units

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The renal cortex contains the glomeruli and convoluted tubules of the nephron units, which are responsible for the filtration and processing of urine. Damage, disease, or irritation of the renal cortex would impair the function of the nephron units and thus negatively affect kidney function.

Damage, Disease, or Irritation of the Renal Cortex Would Impair