The Secretion of Renin by the Kidneys Results in Which

question 61

Multiple Choice

The secretion of renin by the kidneys results in which of the following?

• A) the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin
• B) an increase in blood pressure
• C) both a and b
• D) neither a nor b

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