10 Questions
Which enzyme acts on angiotensinogen to produce angiotensin?
Renin
What is the role of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in the cardiovascular system?
Regulating blood pressure
What happens when renin is released into the bloodstream?
Renin acts on angiotensinogen
What is the function of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)?
To convert angiotensin I to angiotensin II
What is the main role of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
Regulating blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte balance, and cardiovascular function
Which organ produces the protein that circulates in the blood and is acted upon by Renin?
Liver
What is the role of Renin in the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
It cleaves angiotensinogen
What is the role of Angiotensin 8 Inverting Enzyme 3 in the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)?
It produces angiotensin
What is the main function of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) in the cardiovascular system?
Regulating blood pressure
What happens when blood pressure drops in the body?
Renin is released into the bloodstream
Test your knowledge on the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) and its role in regulating blood pressure. Learn about the proteins, enzymes, and receptors involved in this important physiological pathway.
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