Question

Angiotensinogen is a protein, which is produced and secreted by __________.

Answer 1

Angiotensinogen:-

1. Through tiny capillaries known as sinusoids, liver cells, or hepatocytes, have direct access to the liver's blood supply.
2. Bile generation is one of the many metabolic tasks performed by hepatocytes.
3. A peptide hormone called angiotensin increases blood pressure and promotes vasoconstriction.
4. The renin-angiotensin system, which controls blood pressure, includes it.
5. In order to encourage sodium retention by the kidneys, angiotensin also increases the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex.
6. It is a plasma protein that is produced and secreted by liver cells.
7. It is the component of the renin-angiotensin system which helps in blood pressure and fluid balance

Final Answer:- Angiotensinogen is produced and secreted by liver cells