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* The amount of waste excreted is linked to the GFR. Maintaining GFR permits the excretion of waste products such as urea to be maintained.
* The amount of waste excreted is linked to the GFR. Maintaining GFR permits the excretion of waste products such as urea to be maintained.
−==Effects of Angiotensin 2 On Sodium==
+==Effects of Angiotensin II On Sodium==
* Induces insertion of Na<sup>+</sup> channels into renal tubules via stimulation of AT<sub>1</sub> receptors
* Induces insertion of Na<sup>+</sup> channels into renal tubules via stimulation of AT<sub>1</sub> receptors
* Proximal tubule:
* Proximal tubule: