A Factor That Serves as the Mechanism for Regulating Excretion

question 37

Multiple Choice

A factor that serves as the mechanism for regulating excretion of sodium from the body is:

• A) the amount of water consumed.
• B) body pH.
• C) the hormone aldosterone.
• D) vitamin D activity.

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