The Functions of Angiotensin II Are to Cause ____________________ and to Increase

question 36

Essay

The functions of angiotensin II are to cause ____________________ and to increase the secretion of ____________________.

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Definitions:

Myosin Phosphatase

An enzyme that plays a critical role in muscle relaxation by dephosphorylating myosin light chains.

Hyperpolarization

An increase in the membrane potential of a cell, making it more negative and less likely to fire an action potential.

Resting Membrane Potential

The electrical charge difference across the plasma membrane when a neuron or muscle cell is at rest.

Muscle

Tissue composed of fibers that can contract, causing movement of parts of the body.