In the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus, the Macula Densa Belongs to the

question 47

Multiple Choice

In the juxtaglomerular apparatus, the macula densa belongs to the

• A) terminal nephron loop.
• B) glomerulus.
• C) efferent arteriole.
• D) visceral layer of the glomerular capsule (podocytes).

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Definitions:

Nucleolus

A small dense region within the nucleus of a cell, involved in the production and assembly of ribosomes.

Nuclear Envelope

The double membrane structure that encloses the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, separating its contents from the cytoplasm.

Prophase

The first stage of cell division in both mitosis and meiosis where chromosomes become visible and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

Telophase

The final stage of cell division, where the chromatids or chromosomes move to opposite ends of the cell and two nuclei are formed.