NEET Biology question

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is a special region formed by close placement and cellular modification in

(A)Proximal convoluted tubule and distal convoluted tubule
(B)Loop of Henle and collecting duct
(C)Afferent arteriole and distal convoluted tubuleCorrect
(D)Afferent arteriole and proximal convoluted tubule

Answer: (C)

Solution

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is formed where the distal convoluted tubule comes into close contact with the afferent (and efferent) arteriole; the smooth muscle cells of

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