Sentences with aldosterone
al·do·ste·rone
A a - Aldosterone stimulates the retention of sodium by the kidneys.The adrenal cortex produces a hormone called aldosterone, which is necessary for salt and fluid balance.Aldosterone is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates the salt and water balance in the body.
- Aldosterone (made by the adrenal glands when salt levels fall low, triggering more salt to be reabsorbed by the kidneys).