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Renin- Angiotensin- Aldosterone System

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Which one is an important constituent of renin angiotensinogen–aldosterone system?

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JGA cell

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Plasma cell

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C

Glomerulus

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D

Erythropoietin

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Solution

The correct option is A
JGA cell

Juxtaglomerular Apparatus or complex is a specialized region of a nephron where the afferent arteriole and Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT) come in direct contact with each other.

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