Q. 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
Explanation
[Solution from source] Angiotensinogen is a plasma protein made by liver cells; renin from JG cells converts it to angiotensin I. JG cells secrete renin, not angiotensinogen. Answer (3).
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