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Juxtaglomerular cells are the modifications of which of the following?(a) Smooth muscle cells(b) Skeletal muscle cells(c) Adipocytes(d) Areolar cellsI got this question in a national level competition.This key question is from Function of Tubules-2 topic in division Excretory Products and Elimination of Biology – Class 11

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Correct choice is (a) Smooth muscle cells

Best EXPLANATION: Juxtaglomerular cells are modified smooth muscle cells of the afferent renal arteriole which secrete renin. This renin is a hormone CUM enzyme. It goes from the kidney to the liver. When the liver detects renin, then it RELEASES ANGIOTENSINOGEN which CHANGES into angiotensin I.



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