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Macula densa is a patch of densely packed epithelial cells present
(A). towards renal corpuscle side
(B). in distal straight tubule
(C). in distal convoluted tubule
(D). in afferent tubule
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The macula densa belongs to the tubular system (specifically the distal straight tubule/thick ascending limb) but faces the vascular pole of the renal corpuscle to facilitate tubuloglomerular feedback.
Updated On: Jul 14, 2026
  • (A), (C) and (D) only.
  • (B) and (D) only.
  • (A), (B) and (D) only.
  • (A) and (B) only.
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The Correct Option is D

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