|
It regulates the salt and water balance in the body. Acts directly on the kidneys to decrease the excretion of sodium ion concentration and increase the potassium ion concentration.
It is concentrated in the nuclei of the tubular epithelial cells, causes an increase in cytoplasmic RNA and causes the rate of sodium transport to increase. Poisons can block the effect of aldosterone, it can interfere with sodium transport. Some of these poisons are nitrates and nitrites. By increasing potassium intake and reducing sodium intake aldosterone is caused to secrete.
|
|
