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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The activation of the RAS pathway is triggered by both low blood pressure in arterioles in the nephron and a decrease in fluid flow through the distal tubule. High blood pressure in the renal artery alone does not activate the RAS pathway.

Stimuli for the Activation of the RAS Pathway Include