The nurse notes that a patient's aldosterone level is elevated.Which structure is responsible for controlling this hormone?

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The adrenal cortex is responsible for producing aldosterone, so an elevated level would indicate dysfunction in this structure. The thyroid is not involved in the production of aldosterone, and the hypothalamus and adrenal medulla are involved in the production of other hormones, such as corticotropin-releasing hormone and epinephrine, respectively.

The Nurse Notes That a Patient's Aldosterone Level Is Elevated