Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)

Layer 3 — Biologyin the Renal And Gi Physiology subtree

Blood-pressure + volume regulator. Low pressure → juxtaglomerular cells secrete renin → angiotensinogen → Ang I → (ACE) Ang II → vasoconstriction + aldosterone → Na+/H2O retention. Target of ACEi, ARBs.

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