Chapter 14a

a hormone released in response to angiotensin II that causes excretion of potassium and retention of water and sodium

proteins of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Angiotensin I is produced by the actions of renin on angiotensinogen, and angiotensin II is produced by the actions of angiotensin-converting enzyme on angiotensin I

Angiotensin-converting enzyme

an enzyme responsible for the production of angiotensin II

Baroreceptors

receptors of the nervous system that detect changes in the stretching of arterial walls

Blood pressure

the force exerted on vessel walls by the blood within, reported in the units mm Hg (millimeters of mercury)

Cardioselective beta blockers

agents that act primarily on beta₁ receptors and avoid the noncardiac issues associated with beta₂ blockade in the respiratory and other body systems

Chemoreceptors

receptors of the nervous system that detect changes in levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals

Contractility

the force of a heart beat

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Aldosterone a hormone released in response to angiotensin II that causes excretion of potassium and retention of water and sodium	Angiotensin proteins of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Angiotensin I is produced by the actions of renin on angiotensinogen, and angiotensin II is produced by the actions of angiotensin-converting enzyme on angiotensin I	Angiotensin-converting enzyme an enzyme responsible for the production of angiotensin II	Baroreceptors receptors of the nervous system that detect changes in the stretching of arterial walls
Blood pressure the force exerted on vessel walls by the blood within, reported in the units mm Hg (millimeters of mercury)	Cardioselective beta blockers agents that act primarily on beta₁ receptors and avoid the noncardiac issues associated with beta₂ blockade in the respiratory and other body systems	Chemoreceptors receptors of the nervous system that detect changes in levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals	Contractility the force of a heart beat