If the body experiences a drop in volume or blood pressure:
A) aldosterone stimulates the sweat glands, resulting in diaphoretic skin.
B) adrenocorticotropic hormone causes a reduction in the secretion of cortisol.
C) aldosterone secretion stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb sodium from the urine.
D) catecholamine release inhibits the conversion of glycogen to glucose in the liver.
Answer: C) aldosterone secretion stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb sodium from the urine.
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