juxtaglomerular apparatus - significado y definición. Qué es juxtaglomerular apparatus
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Qué (quién) es juxtaglomerular apparatus - definición


Juxtaglomerular apparatus         
The juxtaglomerular apparatus (also known as the juxtaglomerular complex) is a structure in the kidney that regulates the function of each nephron, the functional units of the kidney. The juxtaglomerular apparatus is named because it is next to (juxta-) the glomerulus.
Juxtaglomerular cell         
CELL TYPE
Juxtaglomerular cells; Granular cell; JG cells; JG cell; Granular cells
Juxtaglomerular cells (JG cells), also known as granular cells are cells in the kidney that synthesize, store, and secrete the enzyme renin. They are specialized smooth muscle cells mainly in the walls of the afferent arterioles (and some in the efferent arterioles) that deliver blood to the glomerulus.
Self-contained breathing apparatus         
BREATHING APPARATUS
Industrial breathing sets; Industrial breathing set; OCCABA; SCBA; Self Contained Breathing Apparatus; Scba; Biopak; Self contained breathing apparatus; Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus; Firemen's breathing set; Air pack; Air Pack
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), sometimes referred to as a compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA) or simply breathing apparatus (BA), is a device worn to provide breathable air in an atmosphere that is immediately dangerous to life or health. They are typically used in firefighting and industry.