Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned in brackets:
Renal cortex and Renal medulla [Parts of the nephrons present].

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Renal Cortex Renal Medulla
A reddish brown layer of tissue between the renal capsule and the renal medulla The innermost layer of kidney consisting of renal pyramids
Parts of nephron present in renal cortex are Malphigian corpuscle, Proximal Convoluted Tubule and Distal Convoluted Tubule Parts of Nephron present in renal medulla are Medullary loop (Loop of Henle) and Collecting duct

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Renal Cortex	Renal Medulla
A reddish brown layer of tissue between the renal capsule and the renal medulla	The innermost layer of kidney consisting of renal pyramids
Parts of nephron present in renal cortex are Malphigian corpuscle, Proximal Convoluted Tubule and Distal Convoluted Tubule	Parts of Nephron present in renal medulla are Medullary loop (Loop of Henle) and Collecting duct