The following diagram shows the renin-angiotensin-aldosteron system (RAAS) which plays an important role in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance (sodium and volume homeostasis). Renin is an enzyme that cleaves angiotensinogen to form angiotensin I. It is converted to angiotensin II by the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Angiotensin II stimulates the synthesis and release of aldosteron, this aldosteron hormone increase the absorp…
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