A patient with chronic kidney disease has damaged juxtaglomerular (JG) cells that are unable to release renin. Which of the following physiological changes would MOST likely occur?
(answer will be posted in comments later)
A) Increased conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
B) Decreased secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex
C) Increased reabsorption of sodium in the distal tubule
D) Elevated blood pressure due to increased vasoconstriction