part of part of kidney cortical cell kidney arterial blood vessel cell kidney cortex artery cell https://cellxgene.cziscience.com/cellguide/CL_1001045 The kidney cortex artery cells are a fundamental part of the renal vasculature system, specifically located within the outer portion of the kidney known as the renal cortex. These cells are critical players in kidney function and are integral to renal homeostasis. They are part of the arteries that supply the renal cortex with oxygenated blood, providing necessary support for kidney functioning. Kidney cortex artery cells, similar to other vascular cells, have a vital role in maintaining the structure and function of the arterial wall. Their inherent abilities for vasoconstriction and vasodilation regulate the blood flow to the kidneys. In addition to their role in blood supply, these cells are responsible for the production of various substances necessary for maintaining the balance of salts, fluids and other solutes within the body. (This extended description was generated by ChatGPT and reviewed by the CellGuide team, who added references, and by the CL editors, who approved it for inclusion in CL. It may contain information that applies only to some subtypes and species, and so should not be considered definitional.) KUPO:0001077 Any kidney arterial blood vessel cell that is part of some renal cortex artery. renal cortex artery