Primer to renal physiology Flashcards by Rachel Muxlow | Brainscape

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Portion of distal convoluted tubule of the kidney between the afferent and efferent arterioles with specialized Na and Ca sensing cells

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Macula densa

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Group of specialized cells located around the afferent arteriole where it enters the glomerulus

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Juxtaglomerular apparatus

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Group of cells in the kidney that controls renal blood flow, glomerular filtration, and renin secretion

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Juxtaglomerular apparatus

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Produced by peritubular fibroblasts in response to tissue hypoxia

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Erythropoietin

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