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It is produced by the adrenal glands. It regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body.
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What is the roleof aldosterone?
Aldosterone will cause Na+ to be absorbed from a filtrate
What is the role of aldosterone?
Aldosterone promotes water retention and reduces urine volume
How to increase aldosterone?
Aldosterone helps to indirectly regulate blood levels. A low sodium diet is a way to increase aldosterone in the body.
How does dehydration affect aldosterone secretions?
It decreases the affect of aldosterone secretion.
How does aldosterone get to the kidneys?
Aldosterone is a hormone, so it gets to the kidneys via the blood stream.
What happens when Aldosterone increases?
Aldosterone causes sodium to be retained and potassium to be excreted and blood pressure to rise.
Which area is sensitive to aldosterone?
Aldosterone is sensitive to a few different things. The main thing it is sensitive to is the kidneys.
What is the abbreviation of aldosterone?
ADT
What is the major mineralocorticoid?
Aldosterone
Is aldosterone released by humoral factors?
Aldosterone is regulated by negative feedback system except in cases of dehydration in which high sodium levels stimulate more production of aldosterone. Normally negative feedback regulates production.
Which hormone aids in regulating the levels of salt and water in the body?
Aldosterone is a mineralocoricoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex.
What is the name of the hormone that promotes sodium retention and potassium secretion?
Natriuretic hormones
