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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