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Angiotensinogen is secreted by ?

A
Kidney
B
Lung
C
Liver
D
Brain
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Liver Angiotensinogen (a, - globulin) is produced in liver and is conveed to angiotensin I (A-I) with the help of renin which is secreted by juxtaglonierular cells of afferent aerioles of kidney and lacis cells (located in the junction between the afferent and efferent aerioles). Angiotensin I is conveed to Angiotensin II (A-II) by angiotensin conveing enzyme (ACE). Which is located primarily on the luminal surface of vascular endothelial cells, especially in lungs.

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