Read the statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1) amount of potassium excreted by the kidney if aldosterone secretion is high (2) amount of potassium excreted by the kidney if aldosterone secretion is low
A)Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)Mark this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Question

Read the  statements and use the following key to answer them.
-(1) amount of potassium excreted by the kidney if aldosterone secretion is high (2) amount of potassium excreted by the kidney if aldosterone secretion is low
A)Mark this if the first item is greater than the second item.
B)Mark this if the first item is less than the second item.
C)Mark this if the first is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aldosterone increases the reabsorption of sodium and the excretion of potassium in the kidneys. Therefore, when aldosterone secretion is high, more potassium is excreted compared to when aldosterone secretion is low.

Read the Statements and Use the Following Key to Answer