Glomerular capsule and Convoluted tubules always lie within the _______.

Renal pelvis

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Renal medulla

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Renal cortex

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None of these

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The correct option is C
Renal cortex

Glomerular capsule and Convoluted tubules always lie within the renal cortex

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Glomerular capsule and Convoluted tubules always lie within the _______.

The correct option is C Renal cortex Glomerular capsule and Convoluted tubules always lie within the renal cortex

The correct option is C
Renal cortex

Glomerular capsule and Convoluted tubules always lie within the renal cortex