The correct answer is 1. Angiotensin is a protein hormone that causes blood vessels to constrict to maintain blood pressure and fluid balance. Angiotensin is a peptide hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure and electrolyte balance in the body. Angiotensin is produced through a series of enzymatic reactions involving renin, an enzyme released by the kidneys when blood pressure drops or blood volume decreases.
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