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A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GF...

A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates

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juxtaglomerular cells to release renin

B

adrenal cortex to release aldosterone

C

adrenal medulla to release adrenaline

D

posterior pituitary to release vasopressin.

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A fall in GFR can stimulate the JG cells to release renin which can stimulate the glomerular blood flow and thereby the GFR comes back to normal.
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