Juxtaglomerular Apparatus Flashcards
1
Q
What does the juxtaglomerular apparatus contain?
A
juxtaglomerular cells
Macula densa cells
Lacis cells
2
Q
What do juxtaglomerular cells contain?
A
Renin and erythropoietin
3
Q
What are macula densa cells?
A
Chemoreceptors,function as receptors for NaCl in the tubular fluid
4
Q
What is tubuloglomerular feedback?
A
5
Q
When there is a decrease in NaCl delivery to the distal tubule there will be what?
A
V.C. Of the efferent arteriole by renin
V.D. Of the afferent arteriole by decrease of thromboxane A2
6
Q
What are Lacis cells?
A
Cushion cells → for support
