One major hormone secreted from this organ participates in a regulation system with angiotensin and aldosterone.
One disease affecting this organ results from increased permeability in one of its basement membranes and is called minimal change disease. One major hormone secreted from this organ participates in a regulation system with angiotensin and aldosterone. One structure in this organ allows small ions to pass through but filters out platelets and protein, and this organ's loop of Henle helps concentrate urine. For 10 points, name this organ, whose basic functional unit is the nephron.
One disease affecting this organ results from increased permeability in one of its basement membranes and is called minimal change disease.
kidneys