Can You Master Hypertensive Cases at 190/120 Blood Pressure?How does the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system contribute to a hypertensive crisis?80%Next Correct Incorrect This pathway increases BP through vasoconstriction and fluid retention. How does the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system contribute to a hypertensive crisis? Renin directly lowers blood pressure by bradykinin release It decreases aldosterone but increases vasodilation Angiotensin II causes vasoconstriction and aldosterone release, worsening hypertension Aldosterone blocks sodium reabsorption to reduce volume 80%
