Name the following: (b) Cortical portions projecting between the medullary pyramids in the human kidney
Reabsorption of water from distal parts of the tubules is facilitated by hormone vasopressin. It is the harmone released by Posterior pituitary gland. It helps in reabsorption of water. This hormone instructs your kidney with the amount of water to be conserved in the body. This body part is clinically significant because it is responsible for the control of body’s Blood pressure, osmotic balance, kidney functioning, etc.
