Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)

Which suffix is commonly found in the names of ACE inhibitors?

• -pril

• -dipine

• -olol

• -sartan

What is the primary function of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system?

• Regulate heart rate

• Regulate blood pressure

• Regulate body temperature

• Regulate blood sugar levels

What enzyme converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II?

• Renin

• ADH

• Aldosterone

• ACE

Which receptor does angiotensin II primarily activate to increase blood pressure?

• AT1R

• Beta-1

• Alpha-1

• M3

What effect does the activation of AT1R have on vascular smooth muscle cells?

• Increases contractility

• Increases sodium excretion

• Decreases contractility

• Decreases calcium release

How do ACE inhibitors lower blood pressure?

• By increasing renin release

• By blocking angiotensin II receptors

• By inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

• By increasing aldosterone secretion

What is the result of decreased angiotensin II levels due to ACE inhibitors?

• Increased ADH release

• Decreased aldosterone secretion

• Increased contractility of smooth muscle

• Increased blood pressure