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JGA (Juxta Glomerular Apparatus), a sensitive region, which regulates the glomerular filtration rate is present near the

a)

DCT and PCT

b)

DCT and efferent arteriole

c)

DCT and afferent arteriole

d)

Loop of Henle’s and DTC



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JGA (Juxta Glomerular Apparatus), a sensitive region, which regulates the glomerular filtration rate is present near the

a)

DCT and PCT

b)

DCT and efferent arteriole

c)

DCT and afferent arteriole

d)

Loop of Henle’s and DTC

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

The kidneys have built in mechanisms for the regulation of glomerular filtration rate. One such efficient mechanism is carried out by juxta glomerular apparatus (JGA). JGA is the special sensitive region formed by cellular modification in the distal convoluted tubule and the afferent arteriole at the location of their contact. A fall in GFR can activate the JG cells to release renin, which can stimulate the glomerular blood flow and there by GFR back to normal

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