Study Question Ten

• Q10. What is ACE and how does it link the respiratory and renal system?
• What is ACE?

  ACE (Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme) is a key enzyme in the body's regulation of blood pressure and fluid balance. It helps control blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and fluid homeostasis.
• How does ACE link the respiratory system and renal system?

  In the renal system, ACE assists in the regulation of blood pressure and fluid balance. Kidneys sense low blood pressure, leading to the release of renin, eventually involving ACE.

  In the respiratory system, ACE can cause bronchoconstriction, influencing respiratory function.

  So, ACE connects the renal system through the RAAS to regulate blood pressure and fluid balance and the respiratory system through potential effects on bronchoconstriction and the role of ACE inhibitors in altering respiratory function.