Hormones That Raise and Lower Blood Pressure

Hormones help control blood pressure by changing heart activity, vessel size, and kidney function. Some hormones raise blood pressure fast, while others help lower it when blood volume is too high. Together, they keep blood flow and fluid balance within a workable range.

Epinephrine and norepinep...

Hormones play a vital role in the regulation of blood pressure.

For instance, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, epinephrine and norepinephrine, antidiuretic hormone, and atrial natriuretic peptide play critical roles in blood pressure regulation.

In response to low blood pressure, the kidneys release renin, triggering a ser...