A 25-year-old male is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex. Which of the following would be expected to accompany this condition? A) Decreased blood volume B) Decreased blood K⁺ levels C) Increased urine Na⁺ levels D) Increased renin secretion

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A hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex often produces excess aldosterone, leading to increased reabsorption of sodium and water, and increased excretion of potassium, resulting in decreased blood potassium levels.

A 25-Year-Old Male Is Diagnosed with a Hormone-Secreting Tumor of the Adrenal