What is the resulting effect of renin being released by the kidney
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belongs to book: Examination Questions and Answers in Basic Anatomy and Physiology|Martin Caon|| Chapter number:11| Question number:40
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A: Renin catalyses the formation of angiotensin I from angiotensinogen. ACE then converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Aldosterone is released from the adrenal cortex due to angiotensin II. Angiotensin II also promotes systemic vasoconstriction (not just in efferent arteriole).
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