You have a patient with extensive birth defects that affect the kidney anatomy. Nevertheless, she does have some kidney function. One thing you've noticed in her labs is extremely low renin secretion. Which of the following anatomical locations is likely to exhibit abnormal development?
A. The efferent arteriole
B. The ascending limb of the loop of Henle
C. The glomerular capillaries
D. The proximal tubule
E. The juxtaglomerular apparatus
Answer: E
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