Select the correct option with respect to the following statements:
$(a)$ Angiotensin $II$ constricts arterioles in the kidney to reduce blood flow and decreases blood pressure when blood flow to the afferent arteriole decreases.
$(b)$ Angiotensin $II$ stimulates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone for more absorption of $Na^+$ and $Cl^-$ ions in the $DCT$.
$(c)$ Blood osmolarity varies with the secretion of aldosterone and $ANP$.

  • A
    Both statement $(b)$ and $(c)$ are correct.
  • B
    Both statement $(a)$ and $(c)$ are correct.
  • C
    Statement $(a)$ is correct.
  • D
    Statement $(c)$ is incorrect.

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$(b)$ $ADH$
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