The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system can be inhibited in orderto reduce high blood pressure. Usually, the angiotensin-convertingenzyme, which converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, is inhibitedby drug therapy. Why would this enzyme be an effective point todisrupt the system?

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