Angiotensin II raises systemic blood pressure by triggering mechanisms that ________.
A. reduce glomerular filtration rate
B. dilate systemic arterioles and increase glomerular filtration rate
C. constrict systemic arterioles and increase water retention
D. constrict systemic arterioles and increase water excretion
Answer: C
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