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Is it true that aldosterone is the most potent mineralocorticoid produced in the adrenals but the least abundant?
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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 adrenal cortical hormone causes potassium excretion?
The hormone that regulates sodium blood levels via the kidneys is aldosterone.
The most important regulator of electrolyte concentrations in extracellular fluids is?
The answer is Aldosterone. Accounts for >95% of the mineralocorticoid produced; the essential function of mineralocorticoids is to regulate the electrolyte concentrations in extracellular fluids, (Na+ and K+)
Where is produced aldosterone?
adrenal cortex
Aldosterone is produced in the?
Produced in the adrenal cortex which is part of the adrenal gland.
What structure produces aldosterone?
The adrenal cortex, where aldosterone is produced, is part of the adrenal gland.
Does Both ADH and aldosterone tend to reduce the amount of urine produced?
yes
What is the hormone that is important in regulation of sodium water balance?
Aldosterone is the hormone produced by the adrenal gland which is responsible for salt (sodium) regulation of the body.
What is the importance of aldosterone?
It is produced by the adrenal glands. It regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body.
Is aldosterone released from pituitary gland?
Yes,it is released from posterior pitutory.It is produced in hypothalamus.
Are Sex hormones are produced only by the gonads.?
No, sex hormones are produced by the adrenal glands as well as the gonads. After menopause, for instance, the adrenals make most of women's sex hormones.
What is the hormone produced by adrenals?
The Adrenal Gland (atop kidneys) produces four hormones:Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids, Androgen, and Catecholamines and more. adrenaline??
