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An increase in plasma renin would cause plasma angiotensinogen to

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A possible explanation for this question would be:One is that the urinary protein loss leads to a reduction in plasma albumin causing decreased serum oncotic pressure and a reduced blood volume, which stimulates renin and increased secretion of aldosterone, and results in compensatory renal sodium and water retention.

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