Regarding the renin-angiotensin system, which is CORRECT?

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active renin has a half-life in the circulation of 40 minutes or less

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renin has many functions including the formation of angiotensin I from angiotensinogen

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after nephrectomy, circulating levels of prorenin fall

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renin is formed in the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney

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prorenin is biologically active

1.	Regarding the renin-angiotensin system, which is CORRECT?
A.	renin has many functions including the formation of angiotensin I from angiotensinogen
B.	after nephrectomy, circulating levels of prorenin fall
C.	renin is formed in the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney
D.	active renin has a half-life in the circulation of 40 minutes or less
E.	prorenin is biologically active
Answer» D. active renin has a half-life in the circulation of 40 minutes or less

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