Which of the following will result if there is a drop-in blood pressure?

Which of the following will result if there is a drop-in blood pressure?
A . formation of glucose
B . secretion of insulin
C . secretion of EPO
D . secretion of ANP

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Answer: C

Explanation:

A drop-in blood pressure causes the renal cortex of the kidney to secrete EPO (erythropoietin) in an effort to increase the blood pressure by increasing the synthesis of red blood cells. EPO is a necessary precursor for red blood cell production to take place.