Renal Flashcards

1
Q

Acei inhibitors act on what part of renal nephron

A

Acei causes less angiotensin 2 production
Angiotension 2 normally acts on efferent arteriole to constrict
Hence acei will act at efferent arteriole level

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2
Q

Drug which acts on jg cells

A

Beta blockers

Because renin release is because of B1 receptors on JG CELLS

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