This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Kidneys and Body Fluids, Subject name: Physiology
Pressure diuresis lowers arterial pressure because it? 
Select and explain. 
A. Lowers blood volume, B. Lowers renal release of renin, C. Lowers systemic vascular resistance, D. Causes renal vasodilation
A: Lowers blood volume
Answer: A: Lowers blood volume 
Explanation: Ans. A Lowers blood volume* Pressure diuresis lowers arterial pressure by lowering blood volume and, thereby, lowering cardiac output.* All of the other choices do lower arterial pressure, but are not caused by pressure diuresis.