ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers both work to decrease blood pressure by:
a. preventing the formation of angiotensin II.
b. enhancing sodium and water resorption.
c. increasing the breakdown of bradykinin.
d. inhibiting aldosterone secretion.
a
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a. true b. false