Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 11

Discuss the functions and regulation of the reninangiotensin- aldosterone system.

Step 1 of 2

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system:

Functions:

• It is a hormone system of the body which regulates the flow of blood in the body.

• The system responds to blood pressure changes and also sodium content of plasma.

• Low sodium content in plasma results in low volume of blood and decreased blood pressure.