The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure and fluid balance. It is comprised of three main hormones: renin, angiotensin II, and aldosterone. The RAAS is primarily regulated by the rate of renal blood flow. It promotes oxidative stress in the brain, activating the RAAS and increasing sympathetic output, which can lead to hypertension when angiotensin II and aldosterone from the periphery act on the brain.