Aldosterone is released from the ________ in response to ________.

A) adrenal medulla : decreases in plasma sodium
B) posterior pituitary : increases in plasma osmolarity C) pancreas : increases in plasma glucose
D) adrenal cortex : increases in plasma potassium
E) macula densa : increased flow of tubular fluid in the distal tubule


Answer: E) macula densa : increased flow of tubular fluid in the distal tubule

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