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Which of these hormones activates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone?(a) ADH(b) Angiotensinogen(c) Angiotensin II(d) Angiotensin II got this question in my homework.Question is taken from Regulation of Excretory System topic in chapter Excretory Products and Elimination of Biology – Class 11

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Right option is (c) ANGIOTENSIN II

To explain: When the GFR decreases, the juxtaglomerular CELLS of the kidney RELEASE renin, which converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I and further to angiotensin II. Angiotensin II activates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone.



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