what are functions of renin

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Renin is hormone secreted by juxtaglomerular cells of kidneys when blood pressure falls, It converts the angiotensinogen in blood into angiotensin I and further into angiotensin II. Angiotensin II is a powerful vasoconstrictor that increases the glomerular blood pressure and filtration rate.
 
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