Q.

Which of the following secretes an enzyme to convert angiotensinogen into angiotensin-I?

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a

Lung

b

Brain

c

Liver

d

Kidney

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

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Renin converts angiotensinogen into angiotensin-I. It is secreted by JG cells of JG apparatus found in nephron of kidney.

Liver synthesises the protein angiotensinogen. 

Angiotensin I is further converted to Angiotensin II in the presence of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE).  ACE secreted by the lungs.

ADH is secreted by the hypothalamus of brain.

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