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aldosterone::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | mineralocorticoid |
Examples of aldosterone
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They found that those with high blood pressure had higher levels of aldosterone.
From the sciencedaily.com
The adrenal glands make the steroid hormones cortisol, aldosterone and androgens.
From the sciencedaily.com
Lack of a hormone called aldosterone can also cause high potassium in the body.
From the cnn.com
Aldosterone stimulates sodium retention and potassium excretion by the kidneys.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The fluctuations tallied with levels of the hormones aldosterone and cortisol.
From the newscientist.com
In addition, new research closely correlates body mass index and aldosterone levels.
From the stltoday.com
Aldosterone causes fibrosis or scarring within blood vessels making them more stiff.
From the abcnews.go.com
Aldosterone is an essential hormone that regulates electrolytes in the body.
From the sciencedaily.com
Pfizer says there's no way it could have known about the aldosterone-boosting effects.
From the forbes.com
Finally, aldosterone causes scarring within the heart that makes it stiff.
From the abcnews.go.com
High levels of aldosterone can cause high blood pressure, muscle cramps and weakness.
From the sciencedaily.com
If either gland develops a tumor, it is likely to churn out aldosterone too generously.
From the time.com
Aldosterone is secreted by the adrenal glands and causes salt retention by the kidneys.
From the sciencedaily.com
Eplerenone counteracts a hormone called aldosterone, which can increase blood pressure.
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Aldosterone contributes to elevated left ventricular mass in black boys.
From the sciencedaily.com
Suppression of angiotensin II leads to a decrease in aldosterone levels.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Oxidation of CaMKII determines the cardiotoxic effects of aldosterone.
From the sciencedaily.com
In turn, steroid hormones like aldosterone work by switching on and off other proteins.
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- A corticosteroid hormone that is secreted by the cortex of the adrenal gland; regulates salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance
- Aldosterone is a hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium and water and the release (secretion) of potassium in the kidneys. This increases blood volume and, therefore, increases blood pressure. ...
- Aldosterone is a hormone that regulates the balance of salt and water in the body. It causes the body to hold on to sodium (salt) and to let go of magnesium and potassium. Aldosterone can also cause blood vessel and heart damage. It is made by the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland.
- A steroid (mineralocorticoid) released from the adrenal cortex that maintains salt and fluid balance in the body. The end result of its release is an increase in blood pressure.
- Adrenal hormone that affects the body's handling of sodium, chloride, and potassium and helps regulate blood pressure.
- Aldosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, and is very important for keeping humans alive. Aldosterone is responsible for preserving salts in our body, keeping fluids in, and maintaining our blood pressure.
- Aldosterone is a mineralcorticoid that helps to regulate your blood pressure by maintaining the mineral balance in your cells, including potassium , magnesium, and sodium.
- The principal corticosteroid hormone involved in the regulation of electrolyte balance (mineralocorticoid).
- The principle hormone in the group of steroid hormones that cause sodium retention and potassium secretion by the kidneys.
