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Excretory Products and Their Elimination question

2012 · Q12
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Excretory Products and Their Elimination question

2012 · Q12

NEETBiologyExcretory Products and Their EliminationMCQ+4 / −1
A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates
  1. A
    juxtaglomerular cells to release renin
  2. B
    adrenal cortex to release aldosterone
  3. C
    adrenal medulla to release adrenaline
  4. D
    posterior pituitary to release vasopressin.
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Correct answer: A

The amount of the filtrate formed by the kidneys per minute is called glomerular filtration rate (GFR). GFR in a healthy individual is approximately 125 ml/minute, i.e., 180 litres per day. A fall in GFR can activate the JG cells to release renin which can stimulate the glomerular blood flow and thereby the GFR back to normal. Renin converts angiotensinogen in blood to angiotensin I and further angiotensin II. Angiotensin II being powerful vasoconstrictor increases the glomerular blood pressure and thereby GFR.

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