Which mechanism does NOT directly or indirectly control sodium?
A)the baroreceptor reflexes
B)the renin-angiotensin mechanism
C) aldosterone activity
D) altered gastrointestinal absorption
Refer to the acid-base abnormality that would result from severe pneumonia in which gas exchange is impaired.

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Altered gastrointestinal absorption does not directly or indirectly control sodium levels in the body. Sodium balance is primarily regulated by the kidneys through mechanisms such as the baroreceptor reflexes, the renin-angiotensin system, and aldosterone activity.

Which Mechanism Does NOT Directly or Indirectly Control Sodium