Juxtaglomerular cells of the renal cortex synthesise a hormone called

Renin

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Oxytocin

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ADH

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Urochrome

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Renin

The cells of juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) form a protein called renin. Renin serves as an enzyme in the conversion of plasma protein angiotensinogen into angiotensin I and further to angiotensin II. The renin- angiotensin-aldosterone system maintains homeostasis.

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