Which Statement Regarding the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Is NOT True

question 217

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding the juxtaglomerular apparatus is NOT true?

• A) It is a combination of specialized tubular and vascular cells at a point where the beginning of the distal tubule comes into intimate contact with the afferent and efferent arterioles of the same nephron.
• B) It secretes aldosterone.
• C) It secretes renin.

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