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Which of the following substances is activated by passage through the pulmonary circulation?

  • A. Bradykinin
  • B. Serotonin
  • C. Noradrenaline
  • D. Angiotensin 1
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Angiotensin 1. When blood passes through the pulmonary circulation, angiotensinogen is converted into angiotensin 1 by the enzyme renin. This activation occurs in the lungs. Bradykinin, serotonin, and noradrenaline are not activated in the pulmonary circulation. Bradykinin is a peptide released during inflammation, serotonin is a neurotransmitter, and noradrenaline is a neurotransmitter and hormone. Therefore, D is the only substance activated by passage through the pulmonary circulation.