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.
However, eating disorders can affect people of all races and socioeconomic levels. Personality Disorders People with eating disorders tend to share similar personality and behavioral traits including low self-esteem, dependency, and problems with self-direction.