Question

What type of hormone is angiotensin II?

Answer 1

Angiotensin:

1. Angiotensin is a peptide endocrine hormone.
2. Angiotensin is an important part of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and an inter-related endocrine system.
3. Angiotensin is important in volume and blood pressure control.
4. Angiotensinogen is an alpha-globulin and the peptide prohormone that is synthesized by the liver and circulates in the plasma.
5. Angiotensin is a chemical in our body that narrows our blood vessels.
6. The narrowing of blood vessels results in an increase in blood pressure and forces your heart to work harder.

Type of hormone in Angiotensin II are:

1. Angiotensin II is a vasoconstricting peptide hormone that is generated via proteolytic cleavage of angiotensin I by the angiotensin-converting enzyme in endothelial cells.
2. Angiotensin II acts on the nervous system, which further results in an increase in vasopressin production.
3. It also acts on venous and arterial smooth muscle to cause vasoconstriction.
4. Angiotensin II also increases the secretion level of aldosterone.