Gross & microscopic anatomy of the urinary tract, including detailed histology of the nephron.
-This figure shows a renal corpuscle. The two structures indicated by numbers 3 and 4 collectively form the
A) macula densa.
B) juxtaglomerular apparatus.
C) corticomedullary junction.
D) juxtamedullary junction.
E) vasa recta.

Question

Gross & microscopic anatomy of the urinary tract, including detailed histology of the nephron. 
-This figure shows a renal corpuscle. The two structures indicated by numbers 3 and 4 collectively form the
A) macula densa. 
B) juxtaglomerular apparatus. 
C) corticomedullary junction. 
D) juxtamedullary junction. 
E) vasa recta.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structures indicated by numbers 3 and 4 in a renal corpuscle are typically part of the juxtaglomerular apparatus, which is involved in regulating blood pressure and filtration rate of the glomerulus.

Gross & Microscopic Anatomy of the Urinary Tract, Including Detailed