Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

Question 1

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system regulates: (3+)

Answer 1

1 blood pressure
2 fluid volume
3 electrolytes
and more

Question 2

6 important components of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

Answer 2

1 angiotensinogen (protein)
2 renin (enzyme)
3 angiotensin I (inactive molecule)
4 angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
5 angiotensin II (v. potent molecule - produces vasoconstriction, cell growth, thirst and releases aldosterone)
6 aldosterone (acts on distal convoluted tubule)

Question 3

angiotensin II receptor agonists?

Answer 3

sartans!!

Question 4

sartans (7)

Answer 4

1 candesartan
2 eprosartan
3 irbesartan
4 losartan
5 omesartan
6 temisartan
7valsartan

Question 5

statins (not to be confused with sartans) are used for?

Answer 5

dislipidaemia