Each of the Following Will Lead to a Decrease in Blood

Question

Each of the following will lead to a decrease in blood pressure except
A) release of renin.
B) decrease in blood volume.
C) decreased peripheral resistance.
D) increased levels of ANP (atrial natriuretic peptide).
E) decreased levels of aldosterone.

Accepted Answer

Release of renin leads to the activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which leads to vasoconstriction, an increase in blood volume and an increase in blood pressure. The other options all lead to a decrease in blood pressure.