A rise in sodium levels and extracellular volume leads to a rise in blood pressure. As a result, ____.

A. renin levels rise, but aldosterone levels fall
B. renin levels fall, but angiotensin levels rise
C. renin and aldosterone levels rise
D. renin and aldosterone levels drop
E. renin levels drop, but aldosterone levels remain the same


Answer: D

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