A patient presents to his doctor with a blood pressure of 170/110. The patient is prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. This medication decreases blood pressure by inhibiting the

inotropic properties of the sympathetic nervous system.

vasodilation properties of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

diuretic properties of the natriuretic peptide system.

vasoconstrictive properties of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.