The main site of aldosterone synthesis is the:
A) liver.
B) kidneys.
C) adrenal cortex.
D) hypothalamus.

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Aldosterone is synthesized mainly in the adrenal cortex, which is the outer layer of the adrenal gland. The liver plays a role in the metabolism of aldosterone, but is not the site of synthesis. The hypothalamus is involved in the regulation of hormonal release but is not directly involved in aldosterone synthesis. While the kidneys do produce a small amount of aldosterone, it is primarily synthesized in the adrenal cortex.

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