Which of the following statements about the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) is incorrect?

Practice question

Question

Which of the following statements about the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) is incorrect?

Options

Choose one · Correct answer highlighted

JGA regulates blood pressure by secreting renin. JGA is located near the afferent arteriole and distal convoluted tubule. JGA increases renin secretion when blood pressure is high. Correct JGA helps regulate glomerular filtration rate.

Explanation

The juxtaglomerular apparatus secretes renin in response to low blood pressure, not high blood pressure.

Share this question

Related blogs

Guides and insights connected to this topic

Virology 25 Jan 2026

SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus: Structure, Genome, Proteins, Replication, Pathogenesis, and Host Interaction

Coronavirus Overview Coronaviruses (CoVs) are enveloped viruses (surrounded by a lipid membrane derived from host cells), belonging to the s...

Virology 25 Jan 2026

Coronavirus Structure, Genome, Replication, Symptoms, Pathogenesis, and Prevention

Structure of Coronavirus Coronaviruses (enveloped RNA viruses) fall in the virus family Coronaviridae, order Nidovirales. They are enveloped...

Virology 25 Jan 2026

Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV): Structure, Genome, Symptoms, Disease Cycle and Management

Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV): Introduction and Importance Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) (plant-infecting RNA virus) is one of the most economic...