Fludrocortisone promotes sodium retention. What effect would fludrocortisone hav

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Fludrocortisone promotes sodium retention. What effect would fludrocortisone have on water retention and blood pressure?

A.Sodium retention increases blood osmolarity, which would promote the release of aldosterone. As a result, water retention and blood volume increase.

B.Sodium retention increases blood osmolarity, which would promote the release of anti-diuretic hormone. As a result, water retention and blood volume decrease.

C.Sodium retention increases blood osmolarity, which would promote the release of anti-diuretic hormone. As a result, water retention and blood volume increase.

D.Sodium retention increases blood osmolarity, which would promote the release of aldosterone. As a result, water retention and blood volume decrease.

Explanation / Answer

C. Sodium retention cause increase Osmolarity which promote ADH secretion which cause water retention and raise blood volume

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