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Renin secretion is stimulated by a decrease in arterial blood pressure, a decrease in sodium chloride levels in kidney [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephron nephrons], or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympathetic_nervous_system sympathetic nervous system] activity. | Renin secretion is stimulated by a decrease in arterial blood pressure, a decrease in sodium chloride levels in kidney [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephron nephrons], or [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympathetic_nervous_system sympathetic nervous system] activity. | ||