What are the specialized cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the afferent arteriole (and, to a lesser extent, the efferent arteriole) called?
A) granular cells
B) vasa recta
C) apparatus cells
D) macula densa
E) baroreceptors

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Granular cells, also known as juxtaglomerular cells, are specialized cells in the afferent arteriole that release renin and play a role in regulating blood pressure and kidney function.

What Are the Specialized Cells of the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus in the Afferent