Hyperaldosteronism Flashcards

1
Q

What is aldosterone?
Where it produced?
Function of aldosterone?

A

Mineralocorticoid steroid

Adrenal glands

Reabsorbs sodium
Secretes potassium into urine (lets go of potassium)
secretes hydrogen into urine (Lets go of hydrogen)

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