A 52-year-old man presents to his internist for a 6-month check-up following diuretic therapy and recommended diet changes for his essential hypertension. His blood pressure is 145/95 mm Hg and serum aldosterone levels are increased. Aldosterone secretion is increased when there is a decrease in the plasma concentration of which of the following?
A
Sodium
B
ACTH
C
Angiotensin II
D
Potassium
E
Renin
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potassium is the correct answer as every body knows
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the aldosterone hormone is increased when there is an decrease in the secretion serum level of potassium.
Option d
Explanation:
- the renin angiotensin aldosterone system is a very important system that helps in the control of the water balance of our body and also helps in controlling of the blood pressure and the the serum concentration of different electrolyte.
- Aldosterone on the kidney tubule to stimulate absorption of water and potassium from the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct
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