Aldosterone
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title:
Aldosterone
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Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It is essential for sodium conservation in the kidney, salivary glands, sweat glands, and colon. It plays a central role in the homeostatic regulation of blood pressure, plasma sodium (Na+), and potassium (K+) levels. It does so primarily by acting on the mineralocorticoid receptors in the distal tubules and collecting ducts of the nephron. It influences the reab
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Mineralocorticoid steroid hormone
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldosterone
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2024-01-24T13:20:59Z
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