Sodium Is Directly or Indirectly Controlled Through All These Mechanisms

question 24

Multiple Choice

Sodium is directly or indirectly controlled through all these mechanisms except

• A) the baroreceptor reflexes
• B) the renin-angiotensin mechanism
• C) aldosterone activity
• D) changes in GFR
• E) by altering gastrointestinal absorption

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