Which Is TRUE About the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which is TRUE about the juxtaglomerular apparatus?

• A)It is composed of parts of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle and the efferent arteriole.
• B)It is composed of glomerular capillaries and the macula densa.
• C)It is the site of renin secretion.
• D)It is created by the the junction between the proximal tubule and the afferent arteriole.
• E)It is composed of cells that secrete atrial natriuretic peptide and cells that secrete norepinephrine.

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