The Body's Inability to Conserve Water and Sodium When Affected

question 21

Multiple Choice

The body's inability to conserve water and sodium when affected by Addison's disease is explained by which of the following conditions?

• A) Elevated levels of cortisol
• B) Decreased levels of ACTH
• C) Hypersecretion of ADH
• D) Aldosterone deficiency

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