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
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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