Select the correct option with respect to the following statements:
$(a)$ Angiotensin $II$ constricts arterioles in the kidney to reduce blood flow and decreases blood pressure when blood flow to the afferent arteriole decreases.
$(b)$ Angiotensin $II$ stimulates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone for more absorption of $Na^+$ and $Cl^-$ ions in the $DCT$.
$(c)$ Blood osmolarity varies with the secretion of aldosterone and $ANP$.

  • A
    Both statement $(b)$ and $(c)$ are correct.
  • B
    Both statement $(a)$ and $(c)$ are correct.
  • C
    Statement $(a)$ is correct.
  • D
    Statement $(c)$ is incorrect.

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Which of the following are related to the control of human kidney functions?
$A.$ Osmoreceptors in the body get activated by excess loss of fluid,which results in the inhibition of $\text{ADH}$ secretion.
$B.$ $A$ fall in $\text{GFR}$ can activate the release of renin.
$C.$ Low blood flow to the atria stimulates the secretion of $\text{ANF}$.
$D.$ $\text{ANF}$ acts as a check on the renin-angiotensin mechanism.
$E.$ $\text{ADH}$ can also affect kidney function by its constrictory effect on blood vessels.
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Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to kidney function regulation?

Select the odd one out regarding blood pressure regulation.

Angiotensinogen $\stackrel{X}{\longrightarrow}$ Angiotensin-$I$. $X$ in the given statement refers to:

$JG$ cells of the kidney secrete:

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