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which enzyme is secreated by the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney when circulating blood volume is reduced

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Renin is secreted from juxtaglomerular kidney cells, which sense changes in renal perfusion pressure, via stretch receptors in the vascular walls. The juxtaglomerular cells are also stimulated to release renin by signaling from the macula densa.

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