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Choose all of the following that are true of the juxtaglomerular apparatus: A. It consists of cells found in the wall of the proximal convoluted tubules and glomerulus B. It functions to help regulate blood pressure C. It functions to help regulate blood volume D. it functions to help regulate glomerular filtration E. Cells located here release renin when blood volume and blood pressure

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D. it functions to help regulate glomerular filtration

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  • The function of juxtaglomerular apparatus is to regulate the flow of blood pressure and act as a quality control mechanism to ensure the flow rate and effective sodium reabsorption.