Aldosterone
noun
Aldosterone is a hormone that helps control blood pressure by regulating the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.
Aldosterone levels can increase in response to low blood pressure.
Usage tips
Formal
blood pressure regulation,sodium retention,potassium excretion
noun
Aldosterone is a hormone that helps control blood pressure by regulating the balance of sodium and potassium in the body.
Aldosterone levels can increase in response to low blood pressure.
Usage tips
Formal
blood pressure regulation,sodium retention,potassium excretion
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Hormonal Function
Refers to how aldosterone regulates body functions
Aldosterone is crucial for maintaining fluid balance.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Implications
Highlights the effects of aldosterone on health
Excess aldosterone can lead to hypertension.
Pro Tip 3/3Endocrine System
Discusses its role in the endocrine system
Aldosterone is secreted by the adrenal glands.
Pro Tip 1/3Hormonal Function
Refers to how aldosterone regulates body functions
Aldosterone is crucial for maintaining fluid balance.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Implications
Highlights the effects of aldosterone on health
Excess aldosterone can lead to hypertension.
Pro Tip 3/3Endocrine System
Discusses its role in the endocrine system
Aldosterone is secreted by the adrenal glands.
Pro Tip 1/3Hormonal Function
Refers to how aldosterone regulates body functions
Aldosterone is crucial for maintaining fluid balance.
Pro Tip 2/3Health Implications
Highlights the effects of aldosterone on health
Excess aldosterone can lead to hypertension.
Pro Tip 3/3Endocrine System
Discusses its role in the endocrine system
Aldosterone is secreted by the adrenal glands.
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