The enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops, stimulating a release of aldosterone, is called ________.
A) cortisone
B) renin
C) cortisol
D) vasopressin
E) angiotensin

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The enzyme produced by the kidneys when blood pressure drops, stimulating a release of aldosterone, is called renin. Cortisone and cortisol are both steroid hormones produced by the adrenal gland. Vasopressin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland that regulates water balance. Angiotensin is a hormone that is produced as a result of renin secretion and stimulates vasoconstriction to increase blood pressure.

The Enzyme Produced by the Kidneys When Blood Pressure Drops