aldosterone Flashcards
1
Q
what stimulates the production of aldosterone
A
angiotensin II
ACTH - weak stimulator
2
Q
steroid hormone synthesis
A
cholesterol —> pregnenelone —> progesterone—> 11-deoxycorticosterone —> corticosterone—> aldosterone
3
Q
what inhibits aldosterone production
A
atrial naturetic peptide - secreted when blood pressure really high