A decrease in arterial blood pressure will result in the release of:
A) protein.
B) thrombus.
C) renin.
D) insulin.
Ans: C
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Decreased arterial blood pressure, decreased renal blood flow, increased sympathetic nerve activity, and/or low-salt diet can stimulate renin release.
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