Abnormally High Activity in the Renin-Angiotensin System Can Be Controlled

question 4

Multiple Choice

Abnormally high activity in the renin-angiotensin system can be controlled by drugs that directly

• A) block angiotensin II receptors on cardiovascular tissues
• B) inhibit the production of angiotensin II
• C) inhibit the production of angiotensin I
• D) all the above are true
• E) only A and B are true

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