The tubule of the nephron twists in such a way that the beginning of the DCT and the afferent and efferent arterioles contact one another. Cells in this region (the _____) are specialized to sense blood pressure, filtration rate, and oxygen availability.

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1. The tubule of the nephron twists in such a way that the beginning of the DCT and the afferent and efferent arterioles contact one another. Cells in this region (the _____) are specialized to sense blood pressure, filtration rate, and oxygen availability.