How is blood pressure regulated?
a. aldosterone decreases sodium reabsorption by the kidneys.
b. renin converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II, which is activated to angiotensin III.
c. water follows the sodium, helping to maintain blood volume and blood pressure
d. an increase in blood pressure triggers the kidneys to release the enzyme renin.
Answer: c. water follows the sodium, helping to maintain blood volume and blood pressure
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