Each of the following will lead to a decrease in blood pressure except
A) release of renin.
B) decrease in blood volume.
C) decreased peripheral resistance.
D) increased levels of ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide).
E) decreased levels of aldosterone.
A
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Serum [Na+] Serum [K+] A. No change ? B. No change ? C. ? No change D. ? ? E. ? ?