How the Production of Aldesterone Is Triggered (IMAGE)

Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association

How the Production of Aldesterone Is Triggered

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Calcium measurements of aldosterone-producing cells of the adrenal gland. If the cells are blue in color, this indicates low calcium concentration. Green to red cells have increased calcium concentration, which results in the production of aldosterone.

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Audrey H. Soria, FMP

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