Q. Juxtaglomerular cells of renal cortex synthesize an enzyme called

A) ADH
B) Oxytocin
C) Rennin
D) Urochrome
Explanation

Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney secrete an enzyme renin, which converts angiotensinogen in liver into angiotensin-I, which is then converted into angiotensin-II. Thus, this renin-angiotensin pathway stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce aldosterone, which maintains $Na^{+}$and water concentration and controls the blood pressure.

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