What is the function of renin?
a. Stimulates water absorption from the GI tract
b. Converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
c. Activates antidiuretic hormone
d. Stimulates the production of calcitonin.
e. Stimulates the thirst mechanism
Ans: b. Converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I
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