Q160 / 200 · NEET 2006 · Zoology

Angiotensinogen is a protein produced and secreted by:

A
juxtaglomerular (JG) cells
B
macula densa cells
C
endothelial cells (cells lining the blood vessels)
Correct answer
D
liver cells

Solution

Angiotensinogen is produced in the liver and is found continuously circulating in the plasma. Renin then acts to cleave angiotensinogen into angiotensin $\mathrm{I}$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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