Summarize the main functions of aldosterone

What will be an ideal response?


Aldosterone has several main functions. 1 ) Aldosterone maintains the concentrations of extracellular sodium and potassium ions within their normal ranges, 2 ) aldosterone regulates extracellular fluid volume, 3 ) aldosterone maintains blood pressure, 4 ) aldosterone maintains acid-base homeostasis.

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