Structural Organisation in AnimalsHard
Question
The function of rennin is
Options
A.vasodilation
B.reduce blood pressure
C.degradation of angiotensinogen
D.non of the above
Solution
Rennin (also called rennet or chymosin) is an coagulating enzyme produced from stomach of human body. It catalyzes the coagulation of milk by converting milk with soluble protein caesin into insoluble semi fluid calcium paracaesinate. This is called curdling of milk. Rennin produced in the infants immediately after birth. As the child is replaced by pesin digestive enzymes. Renin is an enzyme which acts as hormone secreted by juxtaglomerular cells. It converts angiotensingen into angiotensin.
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