Which of the Following Would Cause a Decrease in the Excretion

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause a decrease in the excretion of Na⁺ and water?

• A) increased hydrostatic pressure in the afferent renal arterioles
• B) increased mean arterial blood pressure
• C) increased atrial distension
• D) decreased aldosterone secretion
• E) decreased atrial natriuretic peptide secretion

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