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Human Endocrine System

Question

Levels of potassium in the blood are elevated in Addison’s disease because of

Easy

A

Oversecretion of cortisol
B

Oversecretion of aldosterone
C

Excessive secretion of ACTH
D

Undersecretion of aldosterone

Solution

Low levels of aldosterone are observed in a condition called Addison's disease. It is characterised by general loss of adrenal function resulting in low blood pressure, lethargy and an increase in potassium levels in the blood. Over secretion of cortisol or aldosterone increases potassium excretion.

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