Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors lower blood pressure by _________.

a.  decreasing vasoconstriction
b.  blocking the hormone that causes vasoconstriction
c.  a central-acting alpha-adrenergic agent
d.  peripheral vasodilation


a.  decreasing vasoconstriction

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