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Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

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A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates

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Juxtaglomerular cells to release renin

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Adrenal cortex to release aldosterone

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Adrenal medulla to release adrenaline

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Posterior pituitary to release vasopressin

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The correct option is A Juxtaglomerular cells to release renin
A fall in GFR can stimulate the JG cells to release renin which can stimulate the glomerular blood flow and thereby the GFR comes back to normal.

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