Aldosterone
A. is a pituitary hormone that decreases water excretion.
B. is an enzyme in kidneys formed in response to low blood pressure.
C. is an adrenal hormone that increases sodium reabsorption in the kidney.
D. is a protein-calcium complex that influences enzyme activity in cells.
E. is minerals deposited into bone that give strength and rigidity.
Answer: C
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