Step 1: Understanding RAAS mechanism.
A decrease in GFR activates the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) to regulate blood pressure.
Step 2: Role of lungs.
Lungs secrete angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE), which converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II.
Step 3: Physiological effect.
Angiotensin II causes vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure, thereby restoring GFR.