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Location and Layers of the Kidneys

Juxta glomeru...

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Juxta glomerular cells of the kidney secrete

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ADH

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Renin

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Angiotensin

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Aldosterone

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Solution

The correct option is B
Renin

JGA cells secrete renin. Renin changes angiotensinogen into angiotensin – II which increases blood pressure.

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