In response to a significant drop in blood pressure, ____ is produced, which quickly raises blood pressure by

constricting many arterioles.



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


ANSWER: e

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