Which of the following hormones indirectly increases the secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex?
A) ACTH
B) renin
C) TSH
D) corticotropin-releasing hormone

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Renin is released by the kidneys in response to low blood pressure or low blood volume. Renin triggers a series of reactions that lead to the production of angiotensin II, which indirectly increases the secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex. ACTH and corticotropin-releasing hormone are directly involved in the secretion of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex, not aldosterone. TSH does not play a role in the regulation of aldosterone secretion.

Which of the Following Hormones Indirectly Increases the Secretion of Aldosterone