A/An ____ blocks the enzyme action that causes the blood vessels to contract,resulting in hypertension.

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ACE inhibitors block the action of the enzyme angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which causes blood vessels to constrict and increases blood pressure. By blocking this action, ACE inhibitors help lower blood pressure and are commonly used to treat hypertension. Digitalis and digoxin are medications that are used to treat heart failure, and diuretics are medications that increase urine output and are commonly used to treat hypertension and heart failure.

A/An ____ Blocks the Enzyme Action That Causes the Blood