The Adrenal Gland Releases Aldosterone in Response to

question 67

Multiple Choice

The adrenal gland releases aldosterone in response to

• A) ANP and increased blood plasma sodium levels.
• B) ANP and decreased blood plasma sodium levels.
• C) angiotensin II and increased blood plasma sodium levels.
• D) angiotensin II and decreased blood plasma sodium levels.

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