Which Statement by the Staff Indicates Teaching Was Successful Concerning

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the staff indicates teaching was successful concerning aldosterone?

• A) The secretion of aldosterone results in decreased plasma osmolality.
• B) Aldosterone secretion increases serum potassium levels.
• C) Aldosterone secretion results in an increased blood volume.
• D) The secretion of aldosterone causes localized edema.

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