Oversecretion of aldosterone causes
A. decreased reabsorption of Na+ by the kidney.
B. increased reabsorption of phosphate ions by the kidney.
C. increased secretion of K+ by the kidney.
D. decreased secretion of Ca2+ by the kidney.
E. decreased secretion of K+ by the kidney.
Answer: C
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