Those pyramids empty into a minor calyx, which eventually exits through this organ's hilum.
Wire-loop lesions in this organ can appear in the focal and diffuse stage of an autoimmune disease. This organ's medullary pyramids are separated by Bertin columns. Those pyramids empty into a minor calyx, which eventually exits through this organ's hilum. Function of this organ can be measured by injecting inulin to determine the GFR. (*) ADH or vasopressin acts on the distal convoluted tubule of this organ, which controls the amount of water reabsorption. It takes fluid through the Bowman's capsule and loop of Henle in its nephrons. For 10 points, identify this bean-shaped organ which filters blood to produce urine.
Wire-loop lesions in this organ can appear in the focal and diffuse stage of an autoimmune disease.
kidneys