Week 7: Discussion Forum
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a complex endocrine system that controls blood pressure, fluid balance, and sodium retention. Elaborate your knowledge on the following aspects of the RAAS system:
Explain the RAAS system step by step.
What is an example of a pharmaceutical drug that acts on this system and what is the intended effect?
How does this system ultimately affect renal regulation in terms of GFR and blood volume, blood pressure, and reabsorption?
“250 words- 2 citations”