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angiotensin i Meaning
angiotensin i (n)
a physiologically inactive form of angiotensin that is the precursor to angiotensin II
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a physiologically inactive form of angiotensin that is the precursor to angiotensin II
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Angiotensin I is an inactive precursor in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system that undergoes conversion to its active form, angiotensin II.
Renin cleaves angiotensinogen to produce angiotensin I, initiating the cascade of events in blood pressure regulation.
Angiotensin I is a relatively inactive peptide with minimal vasoconstrictive effects compared to its downstream counterpart, angiotensin II.
Angiotensin I levels in the bloodstream can be influenced by factors such as kidney function and hormonal regulation.
