A high sodium load in the ECF will lead to a/an ____ in plasma volume and a/an ____ in blood pressure.

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A high sodium load in the extracellular fluid (ECF) leads to an increase in plasma volume because sodium attracts water, leading to water retention. This increase in plasma volume subsequently leads to an increase in blood pressure due to the greater volume of fluid circulating within the blood vessels.

A High Sodium Load in the ECF Will Lead to A/an