Read the two statements and use the following key to answer them. (1) Amount of K⁺ excreted by the kidney if aldosterone secretion is high (2) Amount of K⁺ excreted by the kidney if aldosterone secretion is low A) The first item is greater than the second item. B) The first item is less than the second item. C) The first item is equal or nearly equal to the second item.

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Aldosterone increases the excretion of K+ by the kidneys, so when aldosterone secretion is high, more K+ is excreted compared to when aldosterone secretion is low.

Read the Two Statements and Use the Following Key to Answer