The kidneys are stimulated to produce renin ________.
A) when the pH of the urine decreases
B) when the specific gravity of urine rises above 1.10
C) when the peritubular capillaries are dilated
D) by a decrease in the blood pressure

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The kidneys produce renin in response to a decrease in blood pressure. Renin helps to increase blood pressure by stimulating aldosterone release from the adrenal cortex, which increases sodium reabsorption in the kidney, leading to retention of water and ultimately increasing blood volume and pressure.

The Kidneys Are Stimulated to Produce Renin ________