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The atria release atrial natriuretic peptide in response to being stretched due to increased blood pressure - this actually inhibits renin production.
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e
Atria
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This is where sodium delivery to the distal convoluted tubule is detected.
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b
Macula densa cells of the kidney
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This is where aldosterone is produced in response to angiotensin II.
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d
Adrenal cortex
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This is where the majority of angiotensin I is converted by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) into angiotensin II.
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c
Vascular endothelial cells of the lungs
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Renin is released by granular cells which are located in the juxtaglomerular apparatus in the kidneys. Renin is released in response to reduced sodium in the distal convoluted tubule, reduced perfusion to the kidneys or sympathetic stimulation.
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a
Juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidney
Concept
Chapter
2693
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The effect of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Topic
168
Renal Physiology
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Many antihypertensives work on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

Where in the body is renin produced?
a