What is the role of aldosterone in our body?

What is the role of aldosterone in our body?
  1. Maintains the electrolytes, body fluid volume, osmotic pressure and blood pressure
  2. Stimulates the RBC production
  3. Stimulates gluconeogenesis and lipolysis
  4. Promotes production of antibodies

Solution

Aldosterone acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and water and excretion of K+ and phosphate ions. Thus, aldosterone helps in the maintenance of electrolytes, body fluid volume, osmotic pressure and blood pressure.

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