In response to a drop in overall blood pressure,__________ stimulates constriction of the glomerular inlet and even greater constriction of the outlet.
A) azotemia
B) sodium chloride
C) parathyroid hormone
D) aldosterone
E) angiotensin II

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Angiotensin II is a hormone that is released in response to a drop in overall blood pressure. It causes constriction of the glomerular inlet and even greater constriction of the outlet, which helps to maintain the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and blood pressure. This is part of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) that helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance in the body.

In Response to a Drop in Overall Blood Pressure,__________ Stimulates