Macula densa cells monitor the concentration of

A.  glucose in the blood.
B.  antidiuretic hormone in the urine.
C.  sodium chloride in the fluid within the distal convoluted tubule.
D.  calcium in the fluid of the proximal convoluted tubule.
E.  aldosterone in the afferent arteriole.


C

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