NEET Previous Year Question
A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates:
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.
- Aadrenal medulla to release adrenaline
- Bposterior pituitary to release vasopressin
- Cjuxta glomerular cells to release renin
- Dadrenal cortex to release aldosterone
Correct answer: C
Solution
(c) A decrease in the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) stimulates the juxtaglomerular (JG) cells of the kidney to secrete renin. Renin initiates the Renin–Angiotensin–Aldosterone System (RAAS), which helps increase blood pressure and restore the GFR.More Excretory Products & Elimination PYQs
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