Cardiology MCQ 330: Angiotensin II receptor

Angiotensin II receptor 1 (AT1) is involved in:
a) Vasoconstriction
b) Proliferation
c) Aldosterone secretion
d) All of the above

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d) All of the above

Angiotensin II receptors are AT 1, 2, 3 and 4. AT 1 is the most important and is involved in vasoconstriction, proliferation, matrix formation and aldosterone secretion.

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Source: Cardiophile MD - October 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin, FRCP London Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs