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These slides may help you understand the process a bit better!

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Fancy covering Aldosterone in a bit more depth?

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Aldosterone is a highly important mineralocorticoid produced in the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in response to angiotensin II, potassium ions, and adrenocorticotropic hormone. Its most important physiological functions concern maintenance of sodium balance, potassium homeostasis, and excretion of hydrogen ions. Although the distal tubule of the kidney appears to be its principal site of action, its effects on other membranes and glandular tissues may induce secondary effects on other portions of the nephron. Its precise mechanism of action is the result of its reaction with highly specific protein receptors located only in responsive tissues. These proteins, in complex with aldosterone, stimulate formation of DNA-dependent RNA that in turn leads to synthesis of new proteins. The latter, by an unknown mechanism, are responsible for the definitive action of aldosterone.

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The Role of Aldosterone in Renal Physiology

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Aldosterone is a highly important mineralocorticoid produced in the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in response to angiotensin II, potassium ions, and adrenocorticotropic hormone. Its most important physiological functions concern maintenance of sodium balance, potassium homeostasis, and excretion of hydrogen ions.

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How about getting to grips with all 5 functions of angiotensin?

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Functions of angiotensin in the central nervous system. - PubMed - NCBI

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Annu Rev Physiol. 1987;49:413-35. Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review

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Here is some useful reading to help you understand the production and function of Renin in more detail!

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Renin is a central hormone in the control of blood pressure and various other physiological functions. In spite of the very early discovery of renin over 100 years ago, we have only recently gained a deeper understanding of the origin of renin-producing ...

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This video gives a holistic overview of the normal physiological processes of the RAAS.