Question
Read the following excerpt from nih.gov.
Aldosterone belongs to a class of hormones called mineralocorticoids and produced by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone helps maintain blood pressure and water and salt balance in the body by helping the kidneys retain sodium and excrete potassium.
If aldosterone production fails, __________.
the kidneys will not be able to regulate water balance
there will be a drop in blood pressure
the kidneys will not be able to regulate salt balance
All of the choices
Aldosterone belongs to a class of hormones called mineralocorticoids and produced by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone helps maintain blood pressure and water and salt balance in the body by helping the kidneys retain sodium and excrete potassium.
If aldosterone production fails, __________.
the kidneys will not be able to regulate water balance
there will be a drop in blood pressure
the kidneys will not be able to regulate salt balance
All of the choices
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All of the choices.