The macula densa

a. consists of specialized tubular cells in the juxtaglomerular apparatus
b. consists of specialized arteriolar smooth-muscle cells in the juxtaglomerular apparatus
c. secretes renin
d. has characteristics a and b
e. has characteristics b and c


A

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