Question

Juxtaglomerular apparatus is made up of

• A. Juxtaglomerular cell, macula densa and lacis cell
• B. Juxtaglomerular cell, Purkinje cell and chief cell
• C. Juxtaglomerular cell, lacis cell and myoepithelial cell
• D. Juxtaglomerular cell, macula densa and argentaffin cell

Answer 1

The correct option is A Juxtaglomerular cell, macula densa and lacis cell

Juxtaglomerular complex or juxtaglomerular apparatus is made up of:
(i) Granular juxtaglomerular cells in the afferent arteriole.
(ii) Macula densa cells of Distal Convoluted Tubble (DCT).
(iii) Agranular polkissen or lacis cells situated in between the above two.