Which of these statements about the adrenal cortex is true?
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- If aldosterone causes exchange of sodium ion for potassium ion: A) Then the adrenal cortex regulates serum pH B) The posterior pituitary is responsible for serum potassium ion levels C) The adrenal medulla is critical to sodium and potassium levels in the blood D) None of these answers is correct E) An adrenal tumor that secretes aldosterone can result in abnormal potassium ion levelsarrow_forwardVisit this link (http://openstaxcollege.org/l/adrenalglands) to view an animation describing the location and function of the adrenal glands. Whichhormone produced by the adrenal glands is responsible formobilization of energy stores?arrow_forwardExplain the role of ACTH in the regulation of the adrenalcortex hormonesarrow_forward
- If the pituitary is so important, and if Eric is not getting replacements of hormones the pituitary makes (except for adh), why isn’t he dead? To answer this question, think through the cascade of events from hypothalamus to effect Is it because the hypotalamus secretes it to the blood stream directly? May I have an explanation? I'm trying to understand so that I can answer this question properlyarrow_forwardBriefly compare the hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla with those secreted by the adrenal cortexarrow_forward
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