The Macula Densa

question 303

Multiple Choice

The macula densa

• A)consists of specialized tubular cells in the juxtaglomerular apparatus
• B)consists of specialized arteriolar smooth-muscle cells in the juxtaglomerular apparatus
• C)secretes renin
• D)has characteristics a and b
• E)has characteristics b and c

Understand the concepts and application of hypothesis testing including identifying null and alternative hypotheses.

Interpret p-values and statistical significance in various contexts.

Distinguish between Type I and Type II errors in hypothesis testing.

Calculate and interpret confidence intervals for mean.

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