DUMET Medical DUMET Medical Solved Paper-2007

  • question_answer
    RAAS secretes which of the following hormone?

    A)  mineralo corticoids

    B)  gluco corticoids

    C)  both [a] and [b]

    D)  none of the above

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA) operates a multihormonal Renin- Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS). JGA releases a hormone renin in the blood which initiates chemical reactions that produces angiotensin II a potential stimulator of aldosterone (mineralocorti coiled) release by the glomerculosa cell. It increases blood pressure, blood volume and completes the feedback circuit by supporting the release of renin.


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