Which of the Following Statements Concerning K⁺ Is False

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning K⁺ is false?

• A) An increase in the extracellular K⁺ concentration leads to depolarization.
• B) Potassium ions are secreted into the nephron by the distal convoluted tubule.
• C) When aldosterone levels are high, K⁺ secretion is low.
• D) Aldosterone secretion is stimulated by high blood levels of K⁺.
• E) None of the choices are false.

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