-This figure shows a renal corpuscle.The two structures indicated by number 3 collectively form the
A)Macula densa
B)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
C)Corticomedullary junction
D)Juxtamedullary junction
E)Vasa recta

Question

-This figure shows a renal corpuscle.The two structures indicated by number 3 collectively form the
A)Macula densa 
B)Juxtaglomerular apparatus 
C)Corticomedullary junction 
D)Juxtamedullary junction 
E)Vasa recta

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is a structure in the kidney that regulates the function of each nephron, the functional units of the kidney. It includes the macula densa, which is part of the distal convoluted tubule, and the juxtaglomerular cells, which are specialized smooth muscle cells in the walls of the afferent arteriole. Together, they play a key role in the regulation of blood pressure and the filtration rate of the glomerulus.

-This Figure Shows a Renal Corpuscle