Definition

A type of hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps control the balance of salt and water in the body.

Example

Aldosterone plays a crucial role in maintaining blood pressure by regulating sodium and potassium levels.

Conversation

I was reading about hormones the other day and came across aldosterone.

Oh really? What does it do?

It helps regulate the salt and water balance in the body, which is pretty important.

That makes sense! Hormones play such a big role in how we feel.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aldosterone is formed from "aldose" (a type of sugar, derived from the Latin "aldus", meaning 'sugar') and "-sterone" (a suffix used in chemistry to denote a steroid). The word refers to a steroid hormone related to sugar metabolism and electrolyte balance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aldose' as relating to sugar and '-sterone' as indicating a steroid, which helps you remember that aldosterone is a hormone involved in regulating sugar and electrolytes.

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