A decrease in blood Na+ levels stimulates the release of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal cortex. This is an example of ________ control.

A. tropic
B. humoral
C. hormonal
D. nervous


Answer: B

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A) distal tubule. B) nephron loop (loop of Henle). C) collecting duct. D) proximal tubule.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A. Elbow B. Interphalangeal C. Hip D. Intervertebral E. Knee

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