This organ is organized into cones of tissue called Malphigian pyramids, and it produces hormones like the vitamin D derivative calcitriol.
This organ is organized into cones of tissue called Malphigian pyramids, and it produces hormones like the vitamin D derivative calcitriol. Macrophages in this organ are called mesangial cells, and its tubules are acted upon by hormones like vasopressin. It contains cells with long processes that wrap around capillaries, podocytes. Those capillaries belong to a structure enclosed by a sac called Bowman's capsule, the glomerulus. If these organs are not working properly, their function can be replaced to some extent by dialysis. For 10 points, name this organ whose functional unit is the kidney and which filters the blood to produce urine.
This organ is organized into cones of tissue called Malphigian pyramids, and it produces hormones like the vitamin D derivative calcitriol.
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