When the adrenal cortex is stimulated to increase its secretion of aldosterone,the first thing that happens is a(n):

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Aldosterone increases the reabsorption of sodium from the kidney tubules into the bloodstream, leading to an increase in blood volume and blood pressure. This helps to maintain proper electrolyte balance in the body. Therefore, the first thing that happens when the adrenal cortex is stimulated to increase its secretion of aldosterone is an increase in kidney tubule reabsorption of sodium.

When the Adrenal Cortex Is Stimulated to Increase Its Secretion