MEDICAL
URETERS
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Question
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____ are smooth muscle cells that regulate blood pressure and the filtration rate of the glomerulus.
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Podocytes
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Juxtaglomerular cells
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Mesangial cells
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Macula densa
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The juxtaglomerular apparatus is a specialized structure formed by the distal convoluted tubule and the glomerular afferent arteriole. It is located near the vascular pole of the glomerulus and its main function is to regulate blood pressure and the filtration rate of the glomerulus.
Detailed explanation-2: -Macula densa cells in the distal nephron, according to the classic paradigm, are salt sensors that generate paracrine chemical signals in the juxtaglomerular apparatus to control vital kidney functions, including renal blood flow, glomerular filtration, and renin release.
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