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saliriagwu

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When aldosterone is secreted, what is its role in electrolyte balance?
 a. increases excretion of potassium by the kidney
  b. increases excretion of sodium by the kidney
  c. decreases reabsorption of sodium by the kidney
  d. decreases excretion of potassium by the pancreas

Question 2

High levels of _____ stimulate the release of aldosterone from the adrenal glands.
 a. calcium
  b. vitamin D
  c. magnesium
  d. potassium


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kusterl

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d


saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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