MC action Flashcards
1
Q
aldo’s effect on apical cell membrane of CCD how?
A
ENaC channel up reg by affecting SGK1
2
Q
aldo’s effect on the basolateral side of the CCD
A
Na/K-ATPase
3
Q
what are the circulating levels of cortisol and MC?
A
cortisol:aldo=100:1
4
Q
what effects does this have in the brain? kidney?
A
brain is activated all the time; in the kidney the enzyme 11B-HSD2 converts cortisol -> cortisone (aldo is not sensitive to this)