the renin-hypertension system

English translation: I think it's an error (they've pushed two terms together)

09:43 Jan 3, 2017

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English term or phrase: the renin-hypertension system

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The adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) plays a comparatively minor role in the secretion of mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone, which is regulated mainly by the renin-hypertension system and the blood electrolytes, whose homeostasis is in turn influenced by them.

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Selected answer:I think it's an error (they've pushed two terms together)

Explanation:
The correct term is the 'renin-angiotensin system' (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renin–angiotensin_system), which controls things like blood pressure and can thus affect hypertension, which is high blood pressure.

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I think it's an error (they've pushed two terms together)

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I think it's an error (they've pushed two terms together)

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Thank you very much :)

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Asker: Thank you very much, Sofia :)

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