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Which Is Not Correct Regarding the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

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Which is not correct regarding the juxtaglomerular apparatus?


A) The macula densa cells monitor electrolyte concentrations in tubular fluid.
B) The macula densa cells are modified epithelial cells of the distal convoluted tubule.
C) The juxtaglomerular cells are modified smooth muscle cells of the efferent arteriole.
D) The juxtaglomerular cells release renin.
E) Renin activates the renin-angiotensin pathway,resulting in aldosterone production.

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