Intraglomerular ________ cells help keep the filtration membrane "clean" as they phagocytose (engulf) items such as antigen-antibody complexes.

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


mesangial

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a. contain afferent nerve fibers b. contain efferent nerve fibers c. are present within the peripheral nervous system d. do not contain complete neurons e. exhibit all of the above characteristics

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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