What hormone is released by the JGA cells in response to a fall in GFR?

What hormone is released by the JGA cells in response to a fall in GFR?
  1. Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF)
  2. Aldosterone
  3. Renin
  4. Angiotensin II

Solution

A fall in GFR can activate the JGA cells to release renin, which converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I and further to angiotensin II.

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