Where in the mammalian kidney would you expect to find cells with the highest concentration of osmolytes such as sorbitol?
A) renal pelvis
B) renal cortex
C) Bowman's capsule
D) collecting ducts
E) renal medulla

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The renal medulla operates in a highly osmotic environment to concentrate urine, necessitating high concentrations of osmolytes like sorbitol in its cells to protect them from osmotic stress.

Where in the Mammalian Kidney Would You Expect to Find