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Aldosterone is secreted when plasma sodium levels _______ and plasma potassium levels ______. a. decrease;increase b. decrease;decrease c. increase;decrease d. increase;increase

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Answer:

The correct option is: c. increase; decrease.

Aldosterone is secreted by the adrenal glands when plasma sodium levels increase and plasma potassium levels decrease.

Explanation:

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When blood sodium levels increase and potassium levels decrease, aldosterone is released to help retain sodium and excrete potassium, thereby maintaining electrolyte balance in the body.