Which of the following does not favour the formation of large quantities of dilute urine?
- Renin
- Atrial natriuretic factor
- Alcohol
- Caffeine
Answer
(1) Renin
Solution
As per NCERT, renin released by JG cells converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I and then angiotensin II; angiotensin II raises blood pressure and stimulates aldosterone, which causes reabsorption of Na+ and water.
⇒ Renin decreases the volume of urine.
ANF opposes the renin–angiotensin mechanism, while alcohol and caffeine inhibit ADH action; all three increase the output of dilute urine.
∴ Renin does not favour the formation of large quantities of dilute urine.
Answer: (1)