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Juxta glomerular apparatus is formed by
BiologyExcretory Products and their EliminationNEET
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  • A Modified cuboidal cells of DCT
  • B Modified cuboidal cells of thick segment of descending limb of loop of Henle
  • C Smooth muscle cells of vasa recta
  • D Cellular modifications in the distal convoluted tubule and the afferent arteriole at the location of their contact
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The correct answer is: Cellular modifications in the distal convoluted tubule and the afferent arteriole at the location of their contact
The Juxtaglomerular apparatus is a specialized structure seen in the kidneys. It is present near the glomerulus. ('Juxta; means near). These are modified cells at the junction of distal convoluted tubule and afferent arteriole. This apparatus is responsible for regulating the blood pressure and filtration rate of glomerulus.

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