Angiotensinogen is converted to angiotensin by

Renin

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The correct option is A
Renin

The enzyme renin produced by the kidneys act on a protein angiotensinogen, produced in the liver and converts it to angiotensin. It is a part of renin-angiotensin aldosterone system or RAAS.

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Which of the following statement is incorrect?
(a) ADH prevents conversion of angiotensinogen in blood to angiotensin
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A. Vasopressin	I. Excretion of $K^{+}$ ions and absorption of ${Na}^{+}$ ions in DCT and CCT
B. Aldosterone	II. Converts Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin I
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D. Renin	IV. Decreases blood volume by decreasing ${Na}^{+}$ reabsorption in DCT and CCT

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Angiotensinogen is converted to angiotensin by

The correct option is A Renin The enzyme renin produced by the kidneys act on a protein angiotensinogen, produced in the liver and converts it to angiotensin. It is a part of renin-angiotensin aldosterone system or RAAS.

The correct option is A
Renin

The enzyme renin produced by the kidneys act on a protein angiotensinogen, produced in the liver and converts it to angiotensin. It is a part of renin-angiotensin aldosterone system or RAAS.