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Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

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Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Definition

Cellular population adjacent to the renal corpuscle, composed of the macula densa, the juxtaglomerular cells, and the extraglomerular mesangial cells. It regulates the blood pressure by activating the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Synonyms

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

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