Question

Aldosterone secretion increases in response to ________ and causes ________.

A.) renin; sodium reabsorption
B.) increased angiotensin II; sodium secretion
C.) decreased angiotensin II; sodium secretion
D.) increased angiotensin II; sodium reabsorption

Answer 1

Aldosterone secretion increases in response to decreased angiotensin II and causes sodium secretion. Hence. option C is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that causes the kidneys to increase the reabsorption of sodium ions and water from the filtrate into the blood. This helps maintain the concentration of sodium ions in the blood and increases blood volume and blood pressure. Aldosterone secretion increases in response to decreased angiotensin II, which stimulates the release of renin, leading to increased sodium reabsorption.