Chapter 14c

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 [toggle]

Renin-angiotensin- aldosterone system (RAAS)

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

Secondary hypertension

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

Sphygmomanometer

a device used to measure blood pressure [toggle]

Systolic blood pressure

the force of the blood against the vessel walls during a heartbeat [toggle]

Vasoconstriction

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

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