Renin-angiotensin system/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Renin-angiotensin system.

A blood pressure regulating system of interacting components that include renin; angiotensinogen; angiotensin converting enzyme; angiotensin I; angiotensin II; and angiotensinase.

Source: Anonymous (2024), Renin-angiotensin system (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.