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
The reabsorption of Na also results in the osmotic reabsorption of water, which alters blood volume and blood pressure. Aldosterone production can be stimulated by low blood pressure, which triggers a sequence of chemical release . When blood pressure drops, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is activated.