Angiotensin II receptor blockers prevent the vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion stimulated by:
A. angiotensin I
B. angiotensin II
C. the vascular smooth muscle
D. blood glucose
b
Rationale: Angiotensin II receptor blockers inhibit the binding of angiotensin II to the angiotensin I receptor in vascular smooth muscle, preventing the raising of blood pressure. This action blocks the vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion stimulated by angiotensin II.
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