What is the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
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| 21st Jul, 2014,
02:10: PM
Expert Answer:
The juxtaglomerular apparatus is a sensitive region which is formed due to the cellular modifications in the distal convoluted tubule and the afferent arteriole at the region of their contact.
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