MCQ
Renin is released by
  • A
    Hypothalamus
  • B
    Posterior lobe of pituitary
  • C
    Anterior lobe of pituitary
  • J G cells

Answer

Correct option: D.
J G cells
d
Renin-angiotensin mechanism

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(Causes reabsorption of $Na ^{+}$and water from distal parts of tubule this also leads to an increase in blood pressure in $GFR.$ This complex mechanism is generally known as renin-angiotensin mechanism.)

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