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-(1) renin release when blood pressure in the afferent arteriole is high; (2) renin release when blood pressure in the afferent arteriole is low
A)Choose this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)Choose this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)Choose this if the first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

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Renin is released from juxtaglomerular cells in response to low blood pressure in the afferent arteriole. This triggers a cascade that ultimately leads to the production of angiotensin II, which causes vasoconstriction and an increase in blood pressure.

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