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Statement I: A fall in blood pressure/volume activates the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney to release renin, which converts angiotensinogen (from the liver) into angiotensin I, subsequently converted to angiotensin II by an enzyme mainly in the lungs.
Statement II: Angiotensin II acts as a powerful vasodilator and stimulates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone, which decreases sodium and water reabsorption, thereby lowering blood pressure further.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer.