What Part of the Kidney Controls Renal Blood Flow, Glomerular

question 29

Multiple Choice

What part of the kidney controls renal blood flow, glomerular filtration, and renin secretion?

• A)Macula densa
• B)Visceral epithelium
• C)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
• D)Filtration slits

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Definitions:

Phosphate Group

A functional group consisting of a phosphorus atom covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms, critical in the structure of nucleic acids and ATP.

Protein Activity

Refers to the functional capacity of a protein to perform its biochemical role, which may include catalyzing reactions, binding to other molecules, or structural support.

Transcription Factors

Transcription factors are proteins that regulate the transcription of genes by binding to specific DNA sequences, thereby increasing or decreasing the transcription of genes.

Coenzymes

Substances that enhance the action of enzymes by facilitating their ability to catalyze biochemical reactions.