Which of the following conditions would result from hyposecretion of aldosterone?
A) decreased heart rate
B) decreased airway dilation
C) dehydration
D) increased basal metabolic rate

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Hyposecretion of aldosterone would lead to a decrease in sodium reabsorption and an increase in potassium reabsorption in the kidneys, which would result in increased sodium and water loss through urine and decreased blood volume. This would ultimately lead to dehydration.

Which of the Following Conditions Would Result from Hyposecretion of Aldosterone