The juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) is specialized kidney tissue that releases renin in response to decreased blood pressure or volume.
Aparelho justaglomerular (JGA) é um tecido especializado nos néfrons que libera a enzima renina em resposta a uma queda na pressão ou volume sanguíneo.
| Front | juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) |
|---|---|
| Back | A specialized tissue in nephrons that releases the enzyme renin in response to a drop in blood pressure or volume. |
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