RNA gives absorbance at 595 nm in presence of Diphenylamine while gives direct absorbance at 540 nm.

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Aldosterone has three actions on the late distal tubule and collecting ducts of the kidney:

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The renal epithelial cells express the enzyme 11β-HSD2, which prevent cortisol from activating mineralocorticoid receptors.

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Apparent mineralocorticoid excess (AME)

11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 is inhibited or absent

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ACTH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of cortisol by the activation of adenylyl cyclase via Gs.

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Angiotensin II stimulates the synthesis and secretion of aldosterone by the activation of phospholipase C via Gq

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Important effect of cortisol, Decrease translocation of GLUT4 to the cell membrane