One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to

A) increase secretion of renin by the juxtaglomerular complex.
B) decrease secretion of aldosterone.
C) increase release of angiotensin II by the suprarenal glands.
D) increase filtration into glomerular (Bowman's) capsule.
E) decrease urinary albumin concentration.


Answer: A

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