Juxtaglomerular cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus secrete _______________ when _______________.

A) angiotensin-converting enzyme; blood pressure increases
B) potassium; chloride concentration declines
C) renin; blood pressure drops
D) atrial natriuretic peptide; blood volume drops


Answer: C) renin; blood pressure drops

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