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macula densa

The macula densa is an area of specialized cells in the distal tubule that makes contact with the vascular pole of the glomerulus[GO].

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Type Organ
Parent Structure nephron epithelium
FMA ID 86333

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the macula densa?

The macula densa is an area of specialized cells in the distal tubule that makes contact with the vascular pole of the glomerulus[GO].

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:86333 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002335 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — macula densa Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.