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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.
Kidneys and Protein. Kidneys are bean-shaped organs in your lower back -- one is on your right side and one is on your left. Nephrons are structures inside each kidney that contain tiny tubes called glomeruli. These glomeruli are responsible for filtering your blood to remove waste products and fluid to produce urine. Kidney damage allows protein to pass through the glomeruli and move into your urine.