The kidney is composed of an outer cortex and inner medulla. The basic functional unit of the kidney is the nephron, which contains the renal corpuscle and renal tubule. The renal corpuscle is located in the cortex and consists of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule. The renal tubule contains the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, and distal convoluted tubule. The medulla contains only straight tubules like the loop of Henle and collecting ducts.