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| Juxtaglomerular Apparatus |
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| Specialized cells that produce, store and secrete an enzyme called renin. Secretes renin into the blood stream when it detects a drop or decrease in blood pressure. |
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| Converts a blood plasma protein called angiotensinogen into a activated enzyme known as angiotensin II |
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| Initiates vasconstriction (constriction of blood vessels) and the release of aldosterone from the cortex of the adrenal glands |
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| A hormone that causes nephrons to reabsorb Na+ from the distal tubule and collecting duct. It helps regulate blood pressure by increasing fluid levels of the body. |
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| Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) |
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Definition
| Targets the kidneys and signals them to reabsorb water and to concentrate urine. Makes the upper sections of the distal tubules as well as the entire collecting duct permeable to water, aiding in reabsorption. |
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