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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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