What is the main function of Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA)?

What is the main function of Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA)?
  1. Filtration of blood
  2. Regulation of GFR
  3. Release of Renin
  4. Stimulation of Glomerular Blood Flow

Solution

Juxta Glomerular Apparatus (JGA) is a special sensitive region formed by cellular modifications in the distal convoluted tubule and the afferent arteriole, which functions to regulate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in the kidney.

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