renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis

Introduction

The regulatory circuit involving the:

• kidney in the production of renin
• the lungs in the production angiotensin II
• the adrenal cortex in the production of aldosterone

Additional terms

• aldosterone (Electrocortin, Aldocortin)
• angiotensin
• renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor (RAAS inhibitor)
• renin; angiotensinogenase (REN)