Nephron formation is continuous ... they are found at the outer cortex of the kidney in close association with the renal capsule, a tissue that is especially rich in extracellular matrix.

Renal hypoplasia, defined as abnormally small kidneys with normal morphology and reduced nephron number, is a common cause of pediatric renal failure and adult-onset disease. Genetic studies ...

Each kidney contains over one million microscopic filtering units called nephrons. Each nephron is made of a tubule and is responsible for 'cleaning' the blood by removing urea and excess water ...