Juxtaglomerular apparatus is made up of

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A. Juxtaglomerular cell, macula densa and lacis cell
B. Juxtaglomerular cell, Purkinje cell and chief cell
C. Juxtaglomerular cell, lacis cell and myoepithelial cell
D. Juxtaglomerular cell, macula densa and argentaffin cell

Answer

A

Explanation

Juxta glomerular apparatus is located where the distal convoluted tubule passes close to the Bowman’s capsule and afferent arteriole cells of DCT epithelium in contact with afferent arteriole are denser called Macula Densa. Macula Densa has special lacis cells secrete rennin hormone that module blood pressure and renal blood flow.