When hypovolemia is detected by the kidneys, the release the hormone ________ into the circulatory system.

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When the kidneys detect hypovolemia (a decreased volume of circulating blood in the body), they respond by releasing the enzyme renin into the bloodstream. Renin then initiates a series of reactions that lead to the production of angiotensin II, which in turn stimulates the release of aldosterone and causes vasoconstriction to increase blood pressure.

When Hypovolemia Is Detected by the Kidneys, the Release the Hormone