What is the role of the JGA in regulation of the kidneys?

What is the role of the JGA in regulation of the kidneys?
  1. Vasodilation
  2. Vasoconstriction
  3. Complex regulatory role
  4. Stimulation of the adrenal cortex

Solution

The JGA plays a complex regulatory role by releasing renin in response to a fall in glomerular blood flow/pressure/GFR, which triggers the Renin-Angiotensin mechanism.

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