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Angiotensinogen is a protein produced and secreted by

a)

Macula densa cells

b)

Endothelial cells (cells lining the blood vessels)

c)

Liver cells

d)

Juxtaglomerular (JG) cells



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Angiotensinogen is a protein produced and secreted by

a)

Macula densa cells

b)

Endothelial cells (cells lining the blood vessels)

c)

Liver cells

d)

Juxtaglomerular (JG) cells

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Answer Key / Explanation : (c) -

(c)

Angiotensinogen is a plasma protein produced and secreted by the liver cells. Rennin secreted from juxtaglomerular cells acts enzymatically on angiotensinogen to release 10 amino acid peptide angiotensin-I.

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