Aldosterone
A) causes potassium ions to be retained in the body.
B) secretion is stimulated primarily by ACTH.
C) secretion increases when blood potassium levels increase.
D) causes increased retention of sodium ions and water by the body.
E) both increases secretion when blood potassium levels increase and causes increased retention of sodium ions and water by the body.

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Aldosterone secretion increases when blood potassium levels rise, and it promotes the retention of sodium ions and water, which helps regulate blood pressure and fluid balance.