Which of the choices below is the salt level-monitoring part of the nephron?

A) macula densa
B) principal cell
C) vasa recta
D) loop of Henle


A) macula densa

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) photons B) positrons C) protons D) electrons E) neutrons

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Which labeled structure in the diagram secretes glucagon?

a) A b) B c) C d) D e) E

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