What stimulates the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular (JG) apparatus?
A) high blood pressure
B) high blood sodium levels
C) low blood pressure
D) low blood potassium levels
E) high blood volume

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The release of renin from the juxtaglomerular apparatus is stimulated by low blood pressure, specifically in the afferent arteriole of the kidney. This is a regulatory mechanism to increase blood pressure by activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

What Stimulates the Release of Renin from the Juxtaglomerular (JG)