Multiple Choice
Stimuli for the activation of the RAS pathway include
A) low blood pressure in arterioles in the nephron only.
B) a decrease in fluid flow through the distal tubule only.
C) high blood pressure in the renal artery only.
D) low blood pressure in arterioles in the nephron and a decrease in fluid flow through the distal tubule.
E) low blood pressure in arterioles in the nephron, a decrease in fluid flow through the distal tubule, and high blood pressure in the renal artery.
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