The Juxtaglomerular Cells of the Kidneys Secrete

question 146

Multiple Choice

The juxtaglomerular cells of the kidneys secrete:

• A)erythropoietin when blood pressure falls
• B)renin when blood pressure falls
• C)angiotensin I when blood pressure rises
• D)angiotensin II when blood pressure rises

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Definitions:

Somatosensory Cortex

A brain region in the parietal lobe responsible for processing sensory information from across the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Sensitive

Possessing or displaying quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings or being easily affected by external conditions or stimuli.

Association Areas

Regions of the cerebral cortex not involved in primary motor or sensory functions but in complex processes like thinking, planning, and learning.

Sensory Functions

The physiological capabilities of the body's sensory organs, such as seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling.