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kwoodring

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The stimulus for the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism is:
 
  a. edema.
  b. decreased renal blood pressure.
  c. pituitary hormones.
  d. excess sodium in the extracellular fluid.

Question 2

A localized area of dead tissue is called a(n):
 
  a. atheroma.
  b. infarct.
  c. embolus.
  d. thrombus.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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