Vickie has a tumor that secretes excess amounts of the hormone aldosterone. Because of the elevated level of hormone, she exhibits
A) decreased blood volume.
B) increased blood pressure.
C) increased body stores of sodium ions.
D) polycythemia.
E) both an increase in blood pressure and an increase in stored sodium ions.
E
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