Angiotensin II stimulates the release of _____, which stimulates the kidneys to retain Na+

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Aldosterone is the hormone that stimulates the kidneys to retain sodium, and it is released in response to stimulation from angiotensin II. Angiotensin II stimulates the release of aldosterone, which acts on the kidneys to retain sodium and excrete potassium. ADH (A) is released by the posterior pituitary gland in response to changes in blood osmolality, not directly stimulated by angiotensin II. Angiotensin I (C) is an inactive precursor to angiotensin II that is converted by the enzyme ACE. ANP (D) is released by the atria of the heart in response to increased blood volume and acts to increase sodium and water excretion by the kidneys.

Angiotensin II Stimulates the Release of _____, Which Stimulates the Kidneys