Aldosterone Promotes the Homeostasis of Ions by Causing the Kidneys

question 8

Multiple Choice

Aldosterone promotes the homeostasis of ions by causing the kidneys to

• A) conserve sodium and excrete potassium.
• B) excrete sodium and conserve potassium.
• C) excrete sodium and potassium.
• D) conserve sodium and potassium.
• E) secrete erythropoietin.

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