Summarize the main functions of aldosterone
What will be an ideal response?
Aldosterone has several main functions. 1 ) Aldosterone maintains the concentrations of extracellular sodium and potassium ions within their normal ranges, 2 ) aldosterone regulates extracellular fluid volume, 3 ) aldosterone maintains blood pressure, 4 ) aldosterone maintains acid-base homeostasis.
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A. prostaglandins. B. testosterone. C. semen. D. progesterone.
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A. Medial cuneiform B. Talus C. Cuboid D. Calcaneus E. Navicular
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)