A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; controls the excretion of salts and water by the kidneys.
A hormone from the adrenal gland that causes the kidney to retain sodium and excrete potassium.
An adrenal hormone that plays a major role in the regulation of sodium and potassium metabolism.
A hormone secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland, which regulates the balance of sodium and potassium in the body and the amount of body fluid.
A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that acts on the cells bordering the distal tubules of the kidney stimulating them to reabsorb sodium. When sodium is reabsorbed, water is retained. Thus, aldosterone plays an important role in sodium and water conservation.
A mineralocorticoid steroid hormone that stimulates the renal tubule in the kidneys to retain water and sodium.
A mineralocorticoid substance produced in the adrenal cortex, which regulates water reabsorption and several other conditions.
A hormone produced by the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal glands). Aldosterone controls the levels of sodium and potassium in the blood to help regulate water balance, blood volume, and blood pressure. The production of aldosterone is stimulated by the hormone renin, which is produced by the kidneys.
A steroid hormone costeroid) that is synthesized and released by the adrenal cortex and acts on the kidney to regulate salt (potassium and sodium) and water balance. It may be given by injection as replacement therapy when the adrenal cortex secretes insufficient amounts of the hormone and also to treat shock.
A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. It plays an important part in maintaining the electrolyte balance of the body by promoting the reabsorption of sodium and the secretion of potassium by the renal tubules. It is thus of primary importance in controlling the volume of the body fluids.
The most biologically active mineralocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by the kidneys, thereby indirectly regulating blood levels of potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate, as well as pH, blood volume, and blood pressure.
The hormone discharged from the adrenal gland has the function of transmitting a message to the kidneys, directing them to augment their sodium absorption.
A hormone originating from the adrenal gland’s cortex, known for its role in augmenting the renal reabsorption of sodium and water, as well as promoting the excretion of potassium.
Aldosterone, a hormone produced by the outer layer of the adrenal glands called the adrenal cortex, holds significant significance in maintaining blood pressure and regulating the levels of sodium and potassium in the bloodstream and body tissues.
Aldosterone exerts its influence on the kidneys by reducing the excretion of sodium in the urine. Instead, sodium is reabsorbed from the urine into the bloodstream before it leaves the kidneys, and in turn, potassium is excreted in place of sodium. This process results in the retrieval of water into the bloodstream along with sodium, consequently augmenting blood volume and elevating blood pressure levels.
The synthesis of aldosterone is primarily prompted by the influence of angiotensin II, a chemical substance generated through a series of enzymatic reactions involving renin and angiotensin-converting enzyme. Additionally, the production of aldosterone is stimulated by the action of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which is secreted by the pituitary gland.