Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone
Pathway
less ANGIOTENSIN II is made
K+ not secreted from blood to urine
less K+ in urine
Adrenal cortex secretes less ALDOSTERONE
Na+/K+ ATPase not turned on
more K+ in blood
A man has taken an ACE inhibitor, which will decrease his production of angiotensin II and aldosterone. His urine potassium levels will decrease and his blood potassium levels will increase. What will happen to his blood pressure?
