Angiotensins

The sections in this article are: Angiotensin Generation and Metabolism Classic Pathway of Angiotensin II Generation Alternative Pathways Generating Angiotensin Peptides Angiotensin Actions in the Kidney Regulation of Intrarenal Hemodynamics Angiotensin II Actions on Renal Tubule Epithelial Transport Coordination of Renal Vascular and Epithelial Angiotensin II Actions Cardiovascular Actions of Angiotensin II Effects on Blood Vessels Cardiac Actions Adrenal Actions of Angiotensin Adrenal Angiotensin II Receptors Mechanisms of Angiotensin II‐Stimulated Aldosterone Synthesis Mechanisms of Adrenal Glomerulosa Cell Activation Trophic Effects on the Adrenal Gland Central Nervous System Actions of Angiotensin II Expression of Renin‐Angiotensin System Components Angiotensin II‐Mediated Drinking, Vasopressin Release, and Salt Intake Centrally Mediated Effects on Blood Pressure Cellular Mechanisms Angiotensin II Receptors Angiotensin II Receptor Subtypes Regulation of Receptor Expression Receptor Structure‐Function Relationships Receptor Signaling Mechanisms Conclusions