Angiotensinogen is a protein produced and secreted by ________________.

Juxtaglomerular (JG) cells

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Macula densa cells

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Endothelial cells (cells lining the blood vessels)

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Liver cells

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Solution

The correct option is D Liver cells
Angiotensinogen is a α - globulin protein produced by liver cells. Renin changes angiotensinogen to angiotensin II (hormone) in response to fall in glomerular blood flow/glomerular blood pressure/GFR. Angiotensin II increases blood pressure and blood volume.

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