Aldosterone ________.
A) is secreted by the neurohypophysis
B) functions to increase sodium reabsorption
C) presence increases potassium concentration in the blood
D) production is greatly influenced by ACTH

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Aldosterone functions to increase sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, which in turn leads to water retention and an increase in blood volume and blood pressure. It does not come from the neurohypophysis, increase potassium concentration in the blood, or greatly influenced by ACTH.