cardiovascular system
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• mice infused with angiotensin II exhibit a faster heart rate than wild-type mice
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• average systolic and diastolic blood pressure is lower in males
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• mice infused with angiotensin II to induce hypertension show a smaller rise in systolic blood pressure than wild-type mice
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• isolated carotid arteries show an increased sensitivity to acetylcholine-induced nitric oxide-mediated relaxant response, showing a larger artery dilation
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renal/urinary system
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• kidney function is normal
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