Question

The macula densa cells respond to ________. the macula densa cells respond to ________. changes in na+ content of the filtrate aldosterone antidiuretic hormone changes in pressure in the tubule

Answer 1

The macula densa cells respond to changes in na+ content of the filtrate. These cells senses changes in the sodium chloride level, and will trigger an autoregulatory response to increase or decrease reabsorption of ions and water to the blood, for the purpose of altering the volume of blood and return blood pressure to normal.