Excretory Products And Their Elimination

Question
CBSEENBI11025363

Write two functions of juxtaglomerular apparatus.

Solution

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is a specialized structure formed by the distal convoluted tubule and the glomerular afferent arteriole. Functions:-

  1. These cells secrete the enzyme renin that modulates the blood pressure.
  2. Renin also helps stimulation of the beta- 1 adrenergic receptor.

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