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Sodium Balance Regulation

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

Regulation of sodium via the hormones renin, angiotensin, and aldosterone. In states of sodium depletion, aldosterone levels increase, and in states of sodium excess, aldosterone levels decrease.

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