Author Question: The nurse knows there are _____ key enzymatic steps in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. ... (Read 130 times)

tth · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse knows there are _____ key enzymatic steps in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Standard Text: Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

Question 2

Which organ has the primary responsibility in converting angiotensin I to angiotensin II?

1. The lungs
2. The kidneys
3. The heart
4. The liver

adammoses97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: There are two key enzymatic steps in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
Global Rationale: There are two key enzymatic steps in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The lungs are responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II because they possess a large number of capillaries.
Rationale 2: The kidneys are not responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Rationale 3: The heart is not responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Rationale 4: The liver is not responsible in the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Global Rationale: The lungs are responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II because they possess a large number of capillaries. The kidneys, the heart, and the liver are not responsible for the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.