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Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors can help _____ blood pressure by _____ the formation of angiotensin II.
A)   increase; increasing
B)   increase; decreasing
C)   decrease; increasing
D)   decrease; decreasing
E)   none of the above

An abnormally high amount of activity in the renin-angiotensin system can be controlled by drugs that directly:
A)   block angiotensin II receptors on cardiovascular tissues.
B)   inhibit the production of angiotensin II.
C)   inhibit the production of angiotensin I.
D)   all of the above
E)   A and B


Calcium channel blockers can help reduce high blood pressure by:
A)   stimulating the sinoatrial node in the heart.
B)   stimulating the atrioventricular node in the heart.
C)   inhibiting the vasomotor control center in the brainstem.
D)   inhibiting vascular smooth muscle contraction.
E)   increasing renal sodium and water excretion.

Answer:
D)   decrease; decreasing

E)   A and B

D)   inhibiting vascular smooth muscle contraction.