Calcitriol and erythropoietin are synthesized by this organ, which secretes renin to increase blood pressure.
The column of Bertin is located in this organ, which is surrounded by a fascia named for Gerota. Children may experience minimal change disease in this organ. Collagen disorders like Alport Syndrome and Goodpasture's Syndrome affect this organ's basement membrane, and it's also the site of Wilms' tumors. This organ and the liver are the site of gluconeogenesis. The GFR is a measurement of its function. This organ falls into the pelvis in a condition which causes it to "float". Calcitriol and erythropoietin are synthesized by this organ, which secretes renin to increase blood pressure. Bowman's capsule surrounds this organ's glomerulus, and countercurrent exchange in its loop of Henle improves its filtration effficiency. For 10 points, name this paired organ composed of nephrons.
The column of Bertin is located in this organ, which is surrounded by a fascia named for Gerota.
kidneys