The juxtaglomerular apparatus is composed of
A) juxtaglomerular cells and the macula densa.
B) podocytes and juxtaglomerular cells.
C) the macula densa and the filtration membrane.
D) juxtaglomerular cells and the filtration membrane.
E) glomerulus and Bowman capsule.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is composed of juxtaglomerular cells, which are specialized smooth muscle cells in the walls of the afferent arteriole, and the macula densa, which is a group of specialized cells in the distal convoluted tubule. These components work together to regulate blood pressure and the filtration rate of the kidneys.

The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Is Composed of