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What is the most direct function of the juxtaglomerular complex? A) help regulate blood pressure and the rate of blood filtration by the kidneys B) help regulate blood pressure and the rate of excretion by the kidneys C) help regulate urea absorption by the kidneys D) help regulate water and electrolyte excretion by the kidneys

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Answer: A) help regulate blood pressure and the rate of blood filtration by the kidneys

Explanation: this is a structure(complex) in the nephron formed from the distal convoluted tubule and the afferent arteriole . it got its name because of it s closeness to the glomerulus (juxta)

structurally, it consists of

1. macuale densa.

2. juxtaglomerular cells

3. extraglomerular mensagial cells . together these formed the juxtaglomerular complex of the the kidney.

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