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An antihypertensive drug Captopril inhibits enzyme Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE). This will prevent formation of
An antihypertensive drug Captopril inhibits enzyme Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE). This will prevent formation of
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The correct option is B angiotensin II
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) controls blood pressure by regulating the volume of fluids in the body. It converts the hormone angiotensin I to the active vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. Therefore, inhibition of ACE will prevent formation of angiotensin II.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) controls blood pressure by regulating the volume of fluids in the body. It converts the hormone angiotensin I to the active vasoconstrictor angiotensin II. Therefore, inhibition of ACE will prevent formation of angiotensin II.
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