Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Exam Questions with Correct Answers (VERIFIED)

Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone
System Exam Questions with
Correct Answers (VERIFIED)

renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system—ANSWER--a hormone cascade that increases blood

pressure and blood volume


renin—ANSWER--An enzyme secreted by the juxtaglomerular cells when blood pressure or

blood volume decreases. Renin converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I.


angiotensinogen—ANSWER--a plasma protein produced by the liver. Renin converts

angiotensinogen into angiotensin 1.


Angiotensinogen literally means "vessel tensing generator"


angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)—ANSWER--converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II


ACE inhibitors—ANSWER--"PRIL" Captopril, Enalapril, Afosiopril




Antihypertensive. Blocks ACE in lungs from converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II

(powerful vasoconstrictor). Decreases BP, Decreased Aldosterone secretions, Sodium and

fluid loss.