Question :Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) are used to treat high blood pressure. Using a flow chart, explain why these drugs are helpful in treating hypertension.

Question :Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) ar

1.	Question :Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) are used to treat high blood pressure. Using a flow chart, explain why these drugs are helpful in treating hypertension.
Answer» Solution : Angiotensin CONVERTING Enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) PREVENT the conversion of angiotensinogen into angiotensen I and angiotensen 1 into angiotensen II. This decreases the reabsorption of sodium by PROXIMAL convoluted TUBULE and secretion of aldosterones, This prevents the increased secretion of potassium. All these reactions help in treating hypertension.