The juxtaglomerular apparatus describes the unique region of the nephron where the
A) afferent and efferent arterioles are in contact with the proximal tubule.
B) afferent and efferent arterioles are in contact with the distal tubule.
C) efferent arteriole is in contact with the distal tubule.
D) afferent arteriole is in contact with the distal tubule.
E) afferent arteriole is in contact with the proximal tubule.
Answer: B) afferent and efferent arterioles are in contact with the distal tubule.
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