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disney353
disney353
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High School - 12th Grade

Biology - What is the general use of hormone replacement therapy in people who cannot secrete aldosterone? I need to write a report.

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Posted by disney353 on Thursday January 1, 2009 at 8:00 PM and tagged with biochemistry, hormone replacement therapy.

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  1. disney123
    disney123 Student
    High School - 12th Grade

    · The main substitute for aldosterone is fludrocortisone.

    ·  Hormone replacement for kidney function usually involves several hormones.

    · Addison’s disease is where the adrenal cortex produces insufficient hormones.

    · Hormone replacement therapy can enable patients to manage symptoms (such as fluid retention and high blood pressure).

    <> just look 4 more info using these points and you have your report....good luck

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    Posted by disney123 on Thursday January 1, 2009 at 8:10 PM

  2. mayssa
    mayssa Student
    High School - 12th Grade

    it casues the kidney to conserve water by concentrating the urine and reducing urine volume. it has nine amino acidspepitide which is secreted by the pituitary gland and released when body is low of water.

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    Posted by mayssa on Sunday December 6, 2009 at 2:52 PM

  3. mayssa
    mayssa Student
    High School - 12th Grade

    your mum

     

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    Posted by mayssa on Sunday December 6, 2009 at 2:53 PM