The juxtaglomerular apparatus consists of the juxtaglomerular cells and the cells of the ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


macula densa

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A) contraction B) relaxation C) latent D) refractory

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An essential part of the maculae involved in static equilibrium is (are) the ________

A) spiral organ (of Corti) B) otoliths C) cupula D) scala media

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The control center compares input from a receptor with the ideal normal value for a condition called a set point

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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