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They help regulate blood pressure (I think)
Blood pressure.
The cells of the juxtaglomerular complex of the nephron. Granular cells in the kidney monitor alteration in blood pressure. If blood pressure falls and remains low, this specialized cells release the enzyme renin into the blood stream.
Renin - hormone secreted by the kidney; it raises blood pressure by influencing vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels) From: DAVI-ELLEN CHABNER THE LANGUAGE OF MEDICINE
One way the kidney increases systemic blood pressure is to increase secretion of renin by the juxtaglomerular complex.
The glomerulus ...
The kidneys.
It should increase high blood pressure
low blood pressure
No. High blood pressure can damage your kidneys and lead to kidney failure.
Yes
Inadequate blood flow to the kidney, as with shock, can lead to a decrease in kidney filtration and, therefore, kidney failure.