RAAS System overview

Question 1

What does RAAS do?

Answer 1

Controls blood pressure and fluid balance

Question 2

RAAS process

Answer 2

Liver produces angiotensinogen > converted to Angiotensin I > converted to Angiotensin II

Question 3

Angiotensin II function

Answer 3

Angiotensin II stims release of aldosterone and vasoconstriction
Vasoconstriction = increased BP
Aldosterone promotes sodium reabsorption, which brings water with it
- increased water = increased BP