47. Juxtra - Glomerular Apparatus ( JGA ) Flashcards

1
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JGA present at the meeting point of :-

It has 3 cells and location
1.
2.
3.

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In wall of afferent arteriolar:-

In thick ascending LOH :-

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3
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JG cells 
Location. :- 
Cantains :- 
Aka :- 
Stimulation for renin release 
1. 
2.
3.
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Renin Angiotensin aldosterone system 
Renin convert :- 
Angiotensin converting enzyme :- 
Angiotensin 2 causes 
1. 
2. 
Aldosterone causes :- 
Stimulus for activation of RAS :- 
1. 
2. 
Most important function of RAAS :- 
1. 
2. 
Overactivity of RAAS :- 
Direct renin blocker :- 
Used in treatment of :-
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Macula densa :- 
Most important sensor for ,,,,,,,,,
When there ,,,,,,in GFR macula densa cell senses ,,,,,,,,,,,,
Release :- 
Causes :- 

Type of feedback :-

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Extra glomerular mesangial cells 
Act as a :- 
Aka 
1. 
2.
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