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STEP1: renal > Juxtaglomerular apparatus > Flashcards

Juxtaglomerular apparatus Flashcards

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What does it consist of?

A

JG cells: modified smooth muscle of afferent arteriole

Macula dense: NaCl sensor, part of distal convoluted tubule

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JG cells function

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Secretes renin

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When is renin secreted?

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By JG cells when

1) low renal blood pressure
2) low NaCl delivery to distal tubule
3) increased sympathetic tone (beta1)

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JGA defends

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JGA defends glomerular filtration rate via

renin-angiotensin-aldo system

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Beta blockers at JGA

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Beta blockers can decrease BP by inhibiting B1 receptor on the JGA, causes decrease in renin release

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