What are the specialized cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the distal tubule called?
A)macula densa
B)juxtaglomerular cells
C)granular cells
D)afferent endothelial cells
E)baroreceptors

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The specialized cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the distal tubule are called macula densa. These cells are involved in sensing sodium chloride concentration in the tubular fluid.

What Are the Specialized Cells of the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus in the Distal