14. A patient with hypertension is prescribed an ACE inhibitor. From a medicinal perspective, what is the technical pathophysiological mechanism by which this drug lowers blood pressure?
A.
Directly relaxes vascular smooth muscle.
B.
Increases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.
C.
Blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion.
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D.
Stimulates sympathetic nervous system.
📖 Additional Information
Directly relaxes vascular smooth muscle.
Increases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys.
Blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion.
