Explain how an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) such as captopril would be effective as an antihypertensive

What will be an ideal response


Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor activating smooth muscle of arterioles throughout the body, causing mean arterial blood pressure to rise. ACE inhibitors reduce blood pressure by interrupting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The anterior lobe makes up ____% of the pituitary and secretes _____.

A) 25%, hormones manufactured by the hypothalamus B) 75%, hormones manufactured by the hypothalamus C) 25%, hormones manufactured in the anterior lobe D) 75%, hormones manufactured in the anterior lobe

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Blood flows from the peritubular capillary to the renal vein through this sequence of vessels

A) arcuate vein, cortical radiate vein, interlobar vein B) cortical radiate vein, interlobar vein, arcuate vein C) interlobar vein, arcuate vein, cortical radiate vein D) cortical radiate vein, arcuate vein, interlobar vein

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What is the first stage to occur during tissue repair (wound healing)?

A) inflammation B) formation of scar tissue C) formation of granulation tissue D) fibrosis E) regeneration

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