Question

Juxtaglomerular apparatus is formed by cellular modification in the

Answer 1

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is named because it is next to (juxta-) the glomerulus. The juxtaglomerular apparatus consists of three types of cells: the macula densa, a part of the distal convoluted tubule of the same nephron. juxtaglomerular cells, (also known as granular cells) which secrete renin.