Question

summerize the main functions of adolsterone

Answer 1

ALDOSTERONE is secreted by the Zona glomerulosa layer of adrenal cortex and is stimulated by rise in Angiotensin 2 and potassium in blood .

Main functions of aldosterone
1. Sodium ( Na +) reabsorption and increase in total body sodium .
2.Potassium (K+) secretion and decrease in level of Potassium in plasma .
3.Hydrogen ( H+) secretion and promotes metabolic alkalosis
4.Bicarbonate production (Hco3) and promotes metabolic alkalosis
5 .Water reabsorption and cause volume expansion .