About Bellevue Baptist Church. Bellevue Baptist Church is located in Memphis, TN. Founded in 1903, Bellevueâs mission is to Love God, Love People, Share Jesus and Make Disciples. We believe that God is calling Bellevue to be a catalyst for spiritual awakening in Memphis, and beyond. (Learn more about our vision). If you are new to Bellevue, we encourage you to visit our âIâm Newâ page to learn more about our worship times and how you can be a part of what we are doing.
Aldosterone: A hormone produced by the outer portion (cortex) of the adrenal gland. Aldosterone regulates the balance of water and electrolytes in the body, encouraging the kidney to excrete potassium into the urine and retain sodium, thereby retaining water.
Aldosterone is part of the reninâangiotensin system. Drugs that interfere with the secretion or action of aldosterone are in use as antihypertensives, like lisinopril, which lowers blood pressure by blocking the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), leading to lower aldosterone secretion. (The increased potassium level works to regulate aldosterone synthesis by depolarizing the cells in the zona glomerulosa, which opens the voltage-dependent calcium channels .) The level of angiotensin II is regulated by angiotensin I, which is in turn regulated by renin, a hormone secreted in the kidneys.