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.
Health Consequences of Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect a personâs emotional and physical health. They are not just a âfadâ or a âphase.â People do not just âcatchâ an eating disorder for a period of time.ealth Consequences of Binge Eating Disorder. Binge eating disorder often results in many of the same health risks associated with clinical obesity. Some of the potential health consequences of binge eating disorder include: 1  High blood pressure.