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What is aldosterone?
A disorder caused by excessive production of the hormone aldosterone, which is produced by a part of the adrenal glands called the adrenal cortex
What is an adrenocortical hormone?
there are many, for example, epinephrine, norepinephrine, cortisol, cortisosterone, deoxycorticosterone, aldosterone, DHEA and andosternione.
Which hormone aids in regulating the levels of salt and water in the body?
Aldosterone is the primary hormone that aids in regulating the levels of salt and water in the body by acting on the kidneys to increase the reabsorption of sodium and water, thereby helping to maintain blood pressure and electrolyte balance.
What hormone regulates salt and water balance?
Aldosterone is the hormone that is secreted by the adrenal cortex and promotes the retention of salt which then helps the body to retain more water. This is important for maintaining blood pressure in the body which is essential for proper kidney function.
Does pituitary gland secretes aldosterone?
No, the pituitary gland does not secrete aldosterone. Aldosterone is primarily secreted by the adrenal glands, specifically by the outer layer called the adrenal cortex. The hormone aldosterone plays a key role in regulating blood pressure and electrolyte balance in the body.
What is the medical term meaning hormone secreted by the testes?
Testosterone: hormone secreted by the testes
Is aldosterone secreted in response to low extracellular potassium?
False
What are the hormones that are secreted from the adrenal cortex?
Aldosterone, Cortisol and some testosterone are all secreted by the adrenal cortex
Is aldosterone a water soluble hormone?
No, aldosterone is not a water-soluble hormone; it is a steroid hormone that is soluble in lipids (fats). Aldosterone is produced in the adrenal glands and plays a key role in regulating salt and water balance in the body.
How does aldosterone get to the kidneys?
Aldosterone is a hormone, so it gets to the kidneys via the blood stream.
What hormone promotes reabsorstion of water?
That is andeuratic hormone. ADH. It is secreted by posterior pituitary.
90 percent of the secreted thyroid hormone is?
The majority of secreted thyroid hormone is T4 - the storage hormone.
