One structure in this organ contains mesangial cells and capillaries which are surrounded by podocyte cells from the Bowman's capsule.
The increased permeability of one of this organ's basement membranes can cause minimal change disease. One structure in this organ contains mesangial cells and capillaries which are surrounded by podocyte cells from the Bowman's capsule. The glomerulus and the loop of Henle are both structures in this organ, and two enzymes secreted by this organ are calcitriol and renin. Fluid retention is increased by this organ when responding to vasopressin, and the functional unit of this organ is the nephron. For 10 points, name this organ that filters blood and produces urine.
The increased permeability of one of this organ's basement membranes can cause minimal change disease.
Kidney