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juxtaglomerular

Adjective

Meaning

juxtaglomerular (not comparable)

(anatomy) Near, or adjoining a renal glomerulus.

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Examples

In response to a lowering of the plasma sodium concentration, or to a fall in the arterial blood pressure, the juxtaglomerular cells release renin into the blood. Source: Internet

When the plasma sodium ion concentration is higher than normal ( hypernatremia ), the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular apparatus is halted, ceasing the production of angiotensin II, and its consequent aldosterone-release into the blood. Source: Internet

The sensor is situated in the juxtaglomerular apparatus of kidneys, which senses the plasma sodium concentration in a surprisingly indirect manner. Source: Internet

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