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) angiotensin II
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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