Which of the Following Would Cause a Decrease in the Excretion

question 69

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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