Stimuli for the Activation of the RAAS Pathway Include

question 61

Multiple Choice

Stimuli for the activation of the RAAS pathway include

• A) low blood pressure in arterioles in the nephron only.
• B) a decrease in fluid flow through the distal tubule only.
• C) high blood pressure in the renal artery only.
• D) low blood pressure in arterioles in the nephron and a decrease in fluid flow through the distal tubule.
• E) low blood pressure in arterioles in the nephron, a decrease in fluid flow through the distal tubule, and high blood pressure in the renal artery.

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