In the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway, angiotensin II regulates ion and water balance by doing all of the following EXCEPT

A) Stimulating Na+ reabsorption in the proximal tubule.
B) Stimulating vasodilation of postglomerular blood vessels.
C) Stimulating the synthesis and release of other hormones that affect kidney function.
D) Increasing the synthesis and release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex.


Answer: B

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