Explain the role of the mechanisms responsible for regulating sodium and water intake in
regulating blood pressure. Be specific about the hormones and enzymes involved and
the effects of these enzymes and hormones on blood pressure.
Currently, the following systems have been studied and are directly involved in regulating the balance of water and sodium in the body: antidiuretic hormone or arginine vasopressin; renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system; natriuretic peptides.
