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Renin is produced in macula densa (in the kidney) in response to low Na/Cl OR OTHER ANSWER activates angiotensin OR OTHER ANSWER when the pH of urine decreases
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∙ 9y agoRennin can be found in the fourth stomach of cows or other cud-chewing animals. Rennin is a protein digesting enzyme that curdles milk.
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∙ 13y agoRenin is formed by the juxtaglomerular cells within the afferent arterioles of the kidney.
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The enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops stimulating a release of aldosterone?
Heart & brain functions effects blood pressure.
What hormones is produced by kidneys?
calcitriol, renin, erythropoietin
What enzyme is released by the juxtaglomerular cells?
renin
What hormons are produced by the kidneys?
The kidneys produce hormones that help control blood pressure. One of them is called renin. It is part of the renin-angiotension-aldosterone mechanism. Other hormones are calcitriol and erythropoietin.
What enzyme is produced in the stomach?
specific-meaning it is only able to catalyze a reaction with a certain molecule.
Where is renin synthesized?
Renin is synthesized in the juxtaglomerular cells of the Kidney. Renin acts on the liver to synthesize Angiotensin I
What substance performs the function of renin to the adults?
Renin.
What is enzyme produced by kidneys that helps regulated blood pressure called?
The enzyme produced by the kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure is called renin. Renin plays a crucial role in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which is involved in controlling blood pressure and fluid balance in the body. It acts on a protein called angiotensinogen to produce angiotensin I, which is then converted to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor that raises blood pressure.
The enzyme renin raises blood pressure by activating the?
renin activates angiotensin in the blood
Why would someone need to use renin?
Renin is a protein released by cells in your kidneys when you have low sodium levels. Renin increases the amount of angiotensinogenase increasing blood pressure and renin inhibitors are used to prevent increased blood pressure that can lead to a number of problems.
What is a renin stimulation test?
The renin stimulation test is performed to help diagnose and distinguish the two forms of hyperaldosteronism.
What results if the kidney produces too much renin?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) occurs in cases of excess renin.
