Describe the concentric layers of connective tissue that protect and anchor the kidney
What will be an ideal response?
The layers of connective tissue that protect and anchor the kidney are the fibrous capsule, the perinephric fat (perirenal fat capsule), and the renal fascia. The fibrous capsule covers the surface of the kidney; the perinephric fat is a cushioning thick layer of adipose tissue surrounding the fibrous capsule; and the renal fascia is a dense, fibrous outer layer that anchors the kidney to surrounding structures.
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What will be an ideal response?
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