Oversecretion of Aldosterone Causes ________

question 37

Multiple Choice

Oversecretion of aldosterone causes ________.

• A) hyperkalemia
• B) hypercalcemia
• C) hypernatremia
• D) increased urine volume
• E) hyponatremia

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Definitions:

Myeloblasts

Immature bone marrow cells that are precursors to granulocytes, a type of white blood cell involved in immune responses.

Blood Buffer

These are systems in the blood that maintain its pH within the narrow range necessary for proper bodily function, by neutralizing acids and bases.

Regulation of pH

A process by which biological systems maintain the acidity or alkalinity (pH) within a narrow range, crucial for proper biochemical functioning and metabolic processes.

Clot Formation

The process of blood changing from a liquid to a solid state to stop bleeding and initiate healing when a blood vessel is injured.