Question

which statement by the patient would the medical assistant correct when discussing kidney function and blood pressure?
\smooth muscle cells in the afferent arterioles secrete renin.\

enin is released when blood pressure is raised.\

enin secretion increases the blood volume.\

enin causes the blood vessels to become constricted.\

Explanation:

Renin is released by juxtaglomerular cells in the afferent arterioles when blood pressure is low, not when it is raised. When released, renin initiates a cascade that can lead to increased blood volume and vasoconstriction.

Answer:

"Renin is released when blood pressure is raised."