Indicate whether the factors in question would ultimately lead to an increase (a.) or a decrease (b.) in Na⁺ reabsorption by means of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-a precipitous fall in arterial blood pressure, as during a haemorrhage
A)an increase in Na⁺ reabsorption
B)a decrease in Na⁺ reabsorption

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A precipitous fall in arterial blood pressure, as during a hemorrhage, would stimulate the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system to increase Na⁺ reabsorption in order to raise blood pressure.

Indicate Whether the Factors in Question Would Ultimately Lead to an Increase