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Renin
For Renin we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Cardiovascular and Medical.
Renin (Cardiovascular) 
A protease released by the kidney that cleaves angiotensinogen to angiotensin I. Angiotensin I breakdown products mediate responses that elevate blood volume and pressure. Renin release is stimulated by:
* sympathetic tone
* low blood flow and pressure in the kidney
* low sodium in the urine.
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Renin (Medical)
An enzyme that plays a role in increasing a low blood pressure
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