Which of the following is true of aldosterone?
A. Aldosterone decreases the reabsorption of sodium ions through sodium channels.
B. Aldosterone receptors are present in the epithelial cells of organs such as the kidneys, colon, heart, and sweat glands.
C. Aldosterone secretion is inhibited by small increases in the potassium ion level in the blood.
D. Aldosterone is the most important secreted glucocorticoid.
Answer: B
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