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Physiology
The primary function of the macula densa is to regulate glomerular filtration rate by sensing sodium chloride concentration in the tubular fluid.
Oral Pathology
Cariogenic streptococci, particularly Streptococcus mutans, synthesize extracellular polysaccharides when exposed to high levels of sucrose. These polysaccharides are primarily dextran-like glucans, which are formed from the polymerization of glucose