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A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GF...

A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates

A

Adrenal cortex to release aldosterone

B

Adrenal medulla to release adrenaline

C

Posterior pituitary to release vasopressin

D

Juxta glomerular cells to release renin

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D
Fall in BP leading to fall in GFR causes activation of Renin – Angiotensin Aldosterone system RAAS due to which JG apparatus releases Renin.
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