HISTOLOGY
URINARY SYSTEM
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Question
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Which of the hormones involved in the regulation of water-salt balance is produced by the juxtaglomerular apparatus?
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aldosterone
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rennin
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ADH
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ANH
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Aldosterone is the hormone that regulates the water balance and sodium in human body. Aldosterone is secreted by the cortex region of adrenal gland.
Detailed explanation-2: -Renin is rate limiting in the production of angiotensin II (Ang II), a hormone that ultimately integrates cardiovascular and renal function in the control of blood pressure as well as salt and volume homeostasis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Renin is a hormone secreted by the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney; it interacts with a plasma protein substrate to produce a decapeptide prohormone angiotensin I.
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