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Q. Renin is secreted from

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The function of renin is degradation of angiotensinogen. When the blood pressure falls ,the hormone renin secreted by juxtaglomerular cells of kidney plays an important role in reabsorption of sodium. Renin on reaching the blood, changes angiotensinogen (inactive compound released from liver) of plasma into angiotensin $II$ via angiotensin $I$. Angiotensin $II$ being a powerful vasaconstrictor, increases the geomerular blood pressure and thereby $GFR$.