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The glomeruli are limited in man's kidney to the

  1. cortex

  2. medulla

  3. pyramidal tissue

  4. all over the kidney
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Explanation

Glomeruli are the filtration units of the nephron and are located exclusively in the renal cortex. The medulla contains the loops of Henle and collecting ducts, while the pyramidal tissue refers to the renal pyramids in the medulla. The cortex contains the glomeruli, Bowman's capsules, and proximal/distal convoluted tubules.

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