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Aldosterone and renin tests are used to evaluate whether the adrenal glands are producing appropriate amounts of aldosterone and to distinguish between the potential causes of excess or deficiency.
A decrease in the concentration of sodium ions in the bloodstream leads to a decrease in blood volume and this stimulates the cells in the cortex of the adrenal gland, which then secretes aldosterone. When aldosterone reaches the kidney, it increases the permeability of the membrane to sodium.