PHARMACOLOGY 2: converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, which is converted in turn to angiotensin II, in the presence of ACE.

angiotensin II is a potent circulating vasoconstrictor, constricting both arterioles and veins, resulting in an increase in BP

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converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, which is converted in turn to angiotensin II, in the presence of ACE.

angiotensin II is a potent circulating vasoconstrictor, constricting both arterioles and veins, resulting in an increase in BP

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

Renin

Converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, which is converted in turn to angiotensin II, in the presence of ACE. angiotensin II is a potent circulating vasoconstrictor, constricting both arterioles and veins, resulting in an increase in BP