When renin eventually stimulates angiotensin II, the adrenal glands then secrete
a. aldosterone. c. ADH.
b. potassium. d. vasopressin.
A
A reduction in vascular volume stimulates the release of renin. Renin converts to angiotensin I, which converts to the powerful vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. In turn, angiotensin II stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete aldosterone, which acts on the distal tubules to resorb sodium from the tubular lumen into the circulation.
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