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A. Juxtaglomerular apparatus
Afferent arteriole

Macula densa Efferent arteriole
Polkissen
Renin–Angiotensin System
Glomerulus

Proximal
tubule
Distal tubule

From Henle’s loop
B. Renin-Angiotensin-System
Acute drop in: Renin secretion Normalization of Plate 7.19
Plasma volume plasma volume and
and blood pressure blood pressure
Renin

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1314
11 12
Angiotensinogen
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Asp Arg Val Tyr Ile His Pro Phe His Leu
Angiotensin I
Converting
enzyme
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Asp Arg Val Tyr Ile His Pro Phe
Angiotensin II
Craving for salt
Adrenal cortex
Thirst
General
vasoconstriction
GFR and RBF Aldosterone

Reduced salt and water excretion
Increased fluid and salt intake 185

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