Cells in the juxtaglomerular apparatus secrete ____ in response to a significant drop in blood pressure or blood

volume.



a. atrial natriuretic factor
b. renin
c. aldosterone
d. antidiuretic hormone
e. angiotensin


ANSWER: b

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