One of the Effects of Aldosterone Is the

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Multiple Choice

One of the effects of aldosterone is the

• A)excretion of water and osmosis of potassium ions into the blood.
• B)excretion of potassium ions and osmosis of water into the blood.
• C)excretion of calcium ions and potassium ions.
• D)excretion of bicarbonate ions and osmosis of water into the blood.

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Definitions:

Exogenous Opiates

Narcotics, which bind to receptor sites throughout the body, including the brain, spinal cord, and bloodstream, and reduce the body’s production of endogenous opiates.

Opioids

Also known as narcotics. A class of central nervous system depressants whose main effects are the reduction of pain and sleep inducement. Opium, the alkaloid from which opioids are derived, comes from the seeds of the opium poppy, which is indigenous to Asia and the Middle East.

Heroin

A narcotic substance derived from morphine, originating from the seed pods of opium poppy plants, known for its strong addictive properties and illegality.

Respiratory Failure

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