The renal cortex is the outer portion of the kidney between the renal capsule and the renal medulla.In the adult, it forms a continuous smooth outer zone with a number of projections (cortical columns) that extend down between the pyramids.t contains the renal corpuscles and the renal tubules except for parts of the loop of Henle which descend into the renal medulla. It also contains blood vessels and cortical collecting ducts. The renal cortex is the part of the kidney where ultrafiltration occurs. Erythropoietin is produced in the renal cortex.
The three most common types of eating disorders are: 1  Anorexia Nervosa â self-starvation. 2  Bulimia Nervosa â binge eating followed by purging, fasting or excessive exercise. 3  Binge Eating Disorder â episodes of uncontrolled eating, without the abuse of laxatives or vomiting, associated bulimia.
Types of eating disorders include: 1  Anorexia nervosa is characterized by restricted food consumption that leads to weight loss and a very low body weight. Those who experience this disorder also have a preoccupation and fear of gaining weight as well as a distorted view of their own appearance and behavior.