Renin, released from the kidney as a result of a decrease in blood pressure, acts on ________ produced in the liver. This triggers a series of reactions that culminate in the production of ________ in the adrenal glands.
A. aldosterone; angiotensin
B. antidiuretic hormone; osmosis
C. angiotensinogen; aldosterone
D. angiotensin II; renin
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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