General Aldosterone Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland (zona glomerulosa). Aldosterone was first identified by Simpson and Tait approximately 5 decades ago. Aldosterone was classified as a mineralocorticoid hormone as it was found to play a major role in sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion. The aldosterone secretion is stimulated mainly by angiotensin…
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