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'''Renin-angiotensin system''' (''pronunciation: REE-nin AN-gee-oh-TEN-sin system'') is a hormon ...wo primary components: [[Renin]], an enzyme produced by the kidneys, and [[Angiotensin]], a peptide hormone.

...en(t)-sən \) is a peptide hormone that plays a crucial role in the [[Renin-Angiotensin System|RAS]] and regulates blood pressure and fluid balance in the body. The term "Angiotensin" is derived from the words "angio" meaning vessel and "tensin" meaning tens

...​zyme'') is a [[Protein|protein]] that plays a crucial role in the [[Renin-Angiotensin System|RAS]]. It is often abbreviated as '''ACE'''. ...Enzyme" is derived from its function. It converts [[Angiotensin I]] into [[Angiotensin II]], a potent [[Vasoconstriction|vasoconstrictor]], in the body's [[Blood

== Renin Inhibitor == ...activity of [[renin]], an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the [[renin-angiotensin system]] (RAS), which regulates blood pressure and fluid balance in the bod

...onism]], a condition characterized by excessive secretion of the hormone [[aldosterone]] from the [[adrenal glands]]. ...the test. "Suppression" refers to the intended effect of the medication on aldosterone production.

== Angiotensin == ...oconstriction and an increase in blood pressure. It is part of the [[Renin–angiotensin system]], which is a major target for drugs that lower blood pressure.

...e of [[renin]], an enzyme that plays a key role in the [[renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system]], a hormone system that helps regulate long-term blood pressure and * [[Renin]]: An enzyme produced and released by juxtaglomerular cells.

'''Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist''' '''Angiotensin II receptor antagonists''', also known as '''ARBs''' (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers), are a group of [[pharmaceutical drugs]] primarily used

...]], and [[electrolyte balance]]. The most prominent mineralocorticoid is [[aldosterone]], which acts on the cells of the [[kidney]] to increase the reabsorption o ...e adrenal cortex. Their production is regulated by the [[renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system]] (RAAS), a hormone system that helps regulate long-term blood press

...ptopril Challenge Test" derives its name from the drug [[Captopril]], an [[Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor]] used in the test, and the word "challen ...ssure and levels of certain hormones in the blood, such as [[Renin]] and [[Aldosterone]]. These measurements are compared before and after the administration of C

...eted by the kidneys and is an important component of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS), which regulates blood pressure.