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A histological specimen of a kidney shows a part of the distal tubule going between the afferent and efferent arteriole. The cells building the tubule wall have dense nuclei; basal membrane is absent. Such structural formation is called:

Answer options

  1. Juxtaglomerular cells
  2. -
  3. Macula densa
  4. Mesangial cells
  5. Juxtavascular cells
Correct answer

Macula densa

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