NEET 2026 Biology question

The JGA (Juxta Glomerular Apparatus) is a special sensitive region formed by cellular modifications in related to the same nephron.

(1)Distal convoluted tubule and efferent renal arteriole
(2)Proximal convoluted tubule and efferent renal arteriole
(3)Proximal convoluted tubule and afferent renal arteriole
(4)Distal convoluted tubule and afferent renal arterioleCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

The JGA is formed by modified cells of the distal convoluted tubule (macula densa) and of the afferent arteriole (juxtaglomerular cells) at the location of their contact

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