Abstract
The brief (60-min) infusion of a small amount (1.25 mug) of ACTH into 7 normal subjects on an unrestricted sodium intake resulted in a vigorous plasma aldosterone response in each case. This finding suggests that physiologic fluctuations in ACTH may significantly alter aldosterone secretion in normal man.
MeSH terms
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / blood
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / pharmacology*
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Adult
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Aged
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Aldosterone / blood*
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Angiotensin II / blood
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Humans
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Hydrocortisone / blood
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In Vitro Techniques
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Kinetics
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Potassium / blood
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Potassium / urine
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Sodium / urine
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Stimulation, Chemical
Substances
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Angiotensin II
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Aldosterone
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Sodium
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Potassium
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Hydrocortisone