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What is the main function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
To maintain necessary blood pressure in the kidney for glomerular filtration
Which cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus act as both baroreceptors and chemoreceptors?
Juxtaglomerular cells
What do the cells in the macula densa monitor?
Changes in sodium chloride concentration
What type of information do baroreceptors relay within the autonomic nervous system?
Information about blood pressure
Test your knowledge on the function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in maintaining blood pressure for kidney filtration. Explore its role as baroreceptors and chemoreceptors, as well as the monitoring of systemic blood pressure and sensitivity to sodium chloride concentration.
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