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Which hormone controls Na+ and k+ metabolism in the body?


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Hormone:

  1. To control and regulate the activities of certain cells and organs chemicals are produced by specialized glands called hormones.
  2. It is also called a chemical messenger.

Aldosterone:

  1. It is the hormone secreted from the adrenal cortex which helps to control sodium and potassium metabolism in the body.
  2. Na+, k+ salt and water balance in the body is maintained by aldosterone.
  3. It has a major influence on blood pressure and blood volume In the kidney.

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