Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 15 - The Urinary System - Review Questions - Page 562: 4

Answer

b. increase in water retention

Work Step by Step

Aldosterone causes an increase in salt and water reabsorption into the bloodstream from the kidney, increasing the blood volume, restoring salt levels and blood pressure.
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