The pituitary gland, in response to increasing serum osmolality, stimulates what to secrete aldosterone?
A) Adrenal cortex
B) Renal tubules
C) Glomerulus
D) Bowman's capsule
Ans: A
Feedback: The adrenal cortex secretes aldosterone in response to stimulation by the pituitary gland, which occurs in response to poor perfusion or increasing serum osmolality. The result is an increase in blood pressure. The renal tubules, glomerulus, and Bowman's capsule do not secrete aldosterone.
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