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:*Angiotensin II causes the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posterior_pituitary posterior pituitary gland] to release [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasopressin vasopressin], also known as antidiuretic hormone, to induce water reabsorption. | :*Angiotensin II causes the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posterior_pituitary posterior pituitary gland] to release [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasopressin vasopressin], also known as antidiuretic hormone, to induce water reabsorption. | ||
Additionally, angiotensin II triggers the sensation of thirst. | Additionally, angiotensin II triggers the sensation of thirst. | ||
The release of renin into the blood stream ultimately raises blood pressure. The kidneys restore and maintain blood pressure homeostasis by regulating blood volume through the action of renin. Although blood volume varies with age, body size, and sex, renal mechanisms usually maintain it to 5 liters. | |||
