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My LMS Subjects Assessment 1: Quiz 2

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Which of the following statements is/are true regarding the long-term control of blood pressure?

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A.a. In response to falling blood pressure, levels of angiotensin II increase in the blood.
B.b. Angiotensin II increases vasoconstriction of arterioles, increasing peripheral resistance and blood pressure.
C.c. Aldosterone decreases water, sodium and chloride reabsorption at the kidney, increasing blood volume and blood pressure.
D.d. Angiotensin II increases secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex.
E.e. The kidneys play an important role in the long-term control of blood pressure.
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To tackle this question, I will evaluate each statement about the long-term control of blood pressure. Option a: 'In response to falling blood pressure, levels of angiotensin II increase in the blood.' This is true. A drop in blood pressure activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), leading to increased angiotensin II production, which helps restore BP by vasocons......Login to view full explanation

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