Renin converts
A) angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
B) angiotensin II to angiotensin I.
C) angiotensinogen to angiotensin I.
D) angiotensin II to angiotensin III.
E) angiotensinogen to angiotensin II.

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Renin is an enzyme that specifically catalyzes the conversion of angiotensinogen, a protein produced by the liver, into angiotensin I. This is the initial step in the renin-angiotensin system, which plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure.

Renin Converts