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Question
Which of the following structures in the kidney is responsible for regulating glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
Explanation
The juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) regulates GFR by releasing renin, which activates the renin-angiotensin system to control blood pressure.
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