NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Aldosterone stimulates reabsorption of sodium by the distal tubule of the nephron and a concomitant excretion of potassium, magnesium, and protons into the urine. Sodium reabsorption into the blood is also stimulated at three other sites where the ion may be excreted: the sweat glands, salivary glands, and colon.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aldosterone is a steroid hormone secreted by adrenal glands. Its main role is to regulate salt and water in the body, thus having an effect on blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-3: -A steroid hormone made by the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal gland). It helps control the balance of water and salts in the kidney by keeping sodium in and releasing potassium from the body.