Match chemicals below with the correct characteristic.
-Is secreted from the granular cells of the renal juxtaglomerular apparatus.
A)renin
B)angiotensinogen
C)angiotensin I
D)angiotensin II
E)aldosterone
F)atrial natriuretic peptide

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Renin is secreted from the granular cells of the renal juxtaglomerular apparatus.

Answer: B
 Angiotensinogen is not secreted from the renal juxtaglomerular apparatus. It is a plasma protein synthesized by the liver.

Answer: C
 Angiotensin I is formed by the enzymatic action of renin on angiotensinogen in the blood.

Answer: D
 Angiotensin II is formed by the enzymatic action of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) on angiotensin I in the lungs and other tissues.

Answer: E
 Aldosterone is not secreted from the renal juxtaglomerular apparatus. It is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.

Answer: F
 Atrial natriuretic peptide is not secreted from the renal juxtaglomerular apparatus. It is a hormone produced by the heart.

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