The two portions of a nephron that commonly contribute to the juxtaglomerular apparatus are the:
A) glomerulus and distal convoluted tubule.
B) descending limb of nephron loop (loop of Henle) and efferent arteriole.
C) final part of ascending limb of nephron loop (loop of Henle) and afferent arteriole.
D) glomerulus and collecting duct.

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The juxtaglomerular apparatus is a structure in the kidney that regulates the function of each nephron, the functional units of the kidney. It is formed by the final part of the ascending limb of the nephron loop (loop of Henle) as it makes contact with the afferent arteriole supplying blood to the glomerulus. This apparatus is crucial for the regulation of blood pressure and the filtration rate of the kidneys.

The Two Portions of a Nephron That Commonly Contribute to the Juxtaglomerular