Match each component of the juxtaglomerular apparatus with its proposed role in renal autoregulation.

juxtaglomerular cells - mesangial cells - macula densa
dilate/constrict glomerular capillaries - monitor tubular fluid - dilate/constrict arterioles; release renin


• juxtaglomerular cells = dilate/constrict arterioles; release renin
• mesangial cells = dilate/constrict glomerular capillaries
• macula densa = monitor tubular fluid

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