The
hormones responsible for increasing sodium ion retention are angiotensin II and
aldosterone. Aldosterone
is the main mineralocorticoid hormone. It is a steroid hormone produced by the
zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It <span>helps regulate sodium and potassium levels in the
body and also helps control blood pressure and the balance of fluids and
electrolytes in the blood</span><span>. </span>Angiotensin
on the other hand is a peptide hormone that causes a subsequent increase in
blood pressure and vasoconstriction. It is also part of the renin-angiotensin
system, which is a major target for drugs that raises blood pressure.
