A student asks the pathophysiology instructor what the function of renin is in the body. What is the instructor's best response to the student's question?
A) "Renin is directly involved in the control of arterial blood pressure and it is essential for proper functioning of the glomerulus."
B) "Renin is involved in venous blood pressure and controls the flow of blood through the tubules."
C) "Renin is directly involved in the control of arterial blood pressure and the flow of blood through the pyramids of the kidney."
D) "Renin is involved in venous blood pressure and it is essential for proper functioning of the glomerulus."
A
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Renin is a hormone directly involved in the control of arterial blood pressure. It is essential for proper functioning of the glomerulus. The other options are not correct.
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