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n. A proteinase of high specificity that is released by the kidney and acts to raise blood pressure by activating angiotensin.

n. An circulating enzyme released by mammalian kidneys that converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin-I. Because its activity ultimately leads to formation of angiotensin-II and aldosterone, this hormone plays a role in maintaining blood pressure.

n. a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys; catalyzes the formation of angiotensin and thus affects blood pressure

"What happens is the kidneys in some ways, John, get overloaded and as a result of having all of that excess salt they start to release these hormones called renin, r-e-n-i-n, and what that causes is a shrinking of the blood vessels."

proteinase    proteolytic enzyme    protease    peptidase   

angiotensinogenase   

Saarinen   

oxidizable    osmolality    bilirubin    catecholamine    perovskite    fruitive    rrna    ejecta    aldosterone    antithrombin