What does NOT happen when there is excess Na⁺ in the body? A) The plasma volume is expanded, and arterial blood pressure is increased. B) As a compensatory measure, the GFR is increased. C) As a compensatory measure, aldosterone secretion is increased to increase the amount of Na⁺ reabsorbed.

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When there is excess Na⁺ in the body, aldosterone secretion is decreased, not increased, to reduce Na⁺ reabsorption and promote its excretion.

What Does NOT Happen When There Is Excess Na⁺ in the Body