A rise in angiotensin II levels would result in increased
A) blood pressure.
B) retention of sodium ions at the kidney.
C) water retention.
D) blood volume.
E) All of these effects.

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Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor hormone that can cause the constriction of blood vessels, leading to a rise in blood pressure. It also stimulates the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex, which increases the reabsorption of sodium ions at the kidney, leading to water retention and increased blood volume. Therefore, all of the effects mentioned in the question (increased blood pressure, retention of sodium ions at the kidney, water retention, and increased blood volume) are seen with a rise in angiotensin II levels.

A Rise in Angiotensin II Levels Would Result in Increased