Aldosterone ___________.
A) presence increases potassium concentration in the blood
B) functions to increase sodium reabsorption
C) production is greatly influenced by ACTH
D) is secreted by the posterior pituitary

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Aldosterone functions to increase sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, which helps maintain blood pressure and electrolyte balance in the body. It does not increase potassium concentration in the blood, is not greatly influenced by ACTH, and is not secreted by the posterior pituitary.