What is the most direct function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
A) help regulate blood pressure and the rate of excretion by the kidneys
B) help regulate urea absorption by the kidneys
C) help regulate blood pressure and the rate of blood filtration by the kidneys
D) help regulate water and electrolyte excretion by the kidneys

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The juxtaglomerular apparatus primarily helps regulate blood pressure and the rate of blood filtration by the kidneys through the release of renin, which is part of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

What Is the Most Direct Function of the Juxtaglomerular Apparatus