Chapter 14c

an enzyme released by the kidney that initiates a cascade of events that lead to the production of angiotensin II and increases in blood pressure

series of proteins and enzymes that help to regulate blood pressure and is a target of numerous antihypertensive agents

a form of hypertension with an identifiable cause, such as a disease or medication

a device used to measure blood pressure

the force of the blood against the vessel walls during a heartbeat

narrowing of the blood vessels as a result of contraction of the smooth muscles in the vessel walls

Chapter 14c: Flashcards

Renin an enzyme released by the kidney that initiates a cascade of events that lead to the production of angiotensin II and increases in blood pressure	Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) series of proteins and enzymes that help to regulate blood pressure and is a target of numerous antihypertensive agents	Secondary hypertension a form of hypertension with an identifiable cause, such as a disease or medication
Sphygmomanometer a device used to measure blood pressure	Systolic blood pressure the force of the blood against the vessel walls during a heartbeat	Vasoconstriction narrowing of the blood vessels as a result of contraction of the smooth muscles in the vessel walls