To produce angiotensin II, what must be secreted from the kidney to convert angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, which is then converted to angiotensin II by angiotensin converting enzyme?

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Renin is secreted by the kidneys and is responsible for converting angiotensinogen, which is produced by the liver, into angiotensin I. Angiotensin I is then converted into angiotensin II by the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), primarily in the lungs.

To Produce Angiotensin II, What Must Be Secreted from the Kidney