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04-04-2006, 06:06 PM
will the secretion of aldosterone absent following hypophysectomy?
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04-04-2006, 06:11 PM
No. The Zona Glomerulosa from which aldosteron is secreted is not under the control of ACTH. Aldosteron is secreted in response to Angiotensin II and increased K.
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04-04-2006, 06:15 PM
yes, thanks.
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