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Cortex and medullla

Some organs are formed of two concentric layers: an outer cortex and an inner medulla. The adrenal gland (shown here), the kidney and lymph nodes are all examples of organs that are subdivided into a cortex and a medulla. 10x

Cortex <p>Some organs are formed of two concentric layers: an outer cortex and an inner medulla. The adrenal gland (shown here), the kidney and lymph nodes are all examples of organs that are subdivided into a cortex and a medulla. 10x</p>

Cortex

Some organs are formed of two concentric layers: an outer cortex and an inner medulla. The adrenal gland (shown here), the kidney and lymph nodes are all examples of organs that are subdivided into a cortex and a medulla. 10x

Medulla <p>Some organs are formed of two concentric layers: an outer cortex and an inner medulla. The adrenal gland (shown here), the kidney and lymph nodes are all examples of organs that are subdivided into a cortex and a medulla. 10x</p>

Medulla

Some organs are formed of two concentric layers: an outer cortex and an inner medulla. The adrenal gland (shown here), the kidney and lymph nodes are all examples of organs that are subdivided into a cortex and a medulla. 10x

Image source > <p>Image taken from a slide in the University of Michigan collection.</p>

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Image taken from a slide in the University of Michigan collection.