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Aldosterone

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Aldosterone
- Released by adrenal cortex
  - In response to angiotensin II
- Promotes the reabsorption of Na+ and water, and the secretion of K+
  - Acts on the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct
    - Increases the number of Na+/K+ ATPase pumps in these structures