<s>[INST] How is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) linked to hypertension? [/INST] The RAAS hormones regulate your blood pressure by regulating the level of sodium and water absorption in your kidneys. A dysfunctional RAAS can lead to chronic hypertension. Source: Gleneagles Hospital. Link: https://www.gleneagles.com.sg/conditions-diseases/hypertension/faq#:~:text=A%3A%20Hypertension%20is%20a%20chronic,if%20it%20is%20left%20untreated. . Field: Cardiovascular. Disease: Hypertension </s>