ANG-II (angiotensin II) preferentially constricts the efferent arteriole. (FA2020 p588) This preserves GFR by the "back pressure" pushing filtration to occur.
ACE inhibitors block the conversion of ANG-I to ANG-II.
Here is a good diagram.
And here is a labelling of the parts of the glomerulus.
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ANG-II (angiotensin II) preferentially constricts the efferent arteriole. (FA2020 p588) This preserves GFR by the "back pressure" pushing filtration to occur.
ACE inhibitors block the conversion of ANG-I to ANG-II.
Here is a good diagram.
And here is a labelling of the parts of the glomerulus.