There are 86 calories in 1 small Roasted Broiled or Baked Chicken Drumstick. Calorie breakdown: 48% fat, 0% carbs, 52% protein.
*Also causes hyposecretion of cortisol (which is also made in the adrenal cortex) Renin: Stimulation of Aldosterone Release *Renin is an enzyme released by the kidneys
Because aldosterone increases sodium blood levels and increases blood pressure, we see that the secretion of aldosterone is triggered by decreased blood sodium levels or low blood pressure. Aldosterone also acts on the kidneys to increase the excretion of potassium.