1 Renin is an enzyme that converts angiotensinogen into

Last updated: 2/3/2023

1 Renin is an enzyme that converts angiotensinogen into angiotensin I It is released in response to low blood pressure 2 Angiotensin I is converted into Angiotensin II by ACE Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 3 Angiotensin II exerts the following physiological effects Binds to smooth muscles surrounding blood vessels causing their diameter to constrict b Causes the release of aldosterone and ADH in ratios that depend on how you want to affect osmolarity of body fluid 1 How would systemic vasoconstriction narrowing the diameter of blood vessels all over the body affect blood pressure Why 2 Would a drug that inhibits ACE these are called ACE inhibitors increase or decrease blood pressure Why ID 62 63