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A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GF...

A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates

A

Juxta glomerular 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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Which of the following is most likely to cause an increase in the glomerular filtration rate?

Which of the following is totally reabsorbed from glomerular filtrate by active absorption? (a) glucose (b) urea (c) Na+ (d) water

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  9. Which of the following glands does not help in excretion

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  10. Which of the following is excreted in human urine ?

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  11. A fall in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) activates

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  12. Loop of Henle is found in

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  13. Which of the following causes an increase in sodium reabsorption in th...

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