After blood flow is artificially reduced at one kidney, you would expect that kidney to secrete more of the hormone known as
A) erythropoietin.
B) angiotensinogen.
C) renin.
D) antidiuretic hormone.
E) atrial natriuretic peptide.

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When blood flow is reduced to one kidney, it is detected by the juxtaglomerular cells in the kidney. These cells respond by secreting the enzyme renin, which leads to the production of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II then causes vasoconstriction to redirect blood flow to the affected kidney and increases the secretion of aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone to retain fluid and salt.

After Blood Flow Is Artificially Reduced at One Kidney, You