medium · MCAT bio-biochem
A 60-year-old male with a history of heart failure is found to have significantly elevated levels of Aldosterone.
Which of the following describes the most likely effect on his blood chemistry?
- Decreased plasma sodium levels (hyponatremia) and increased urine volume.
- Increased plasma potassium levels (hyperkalemia) and decreased blood pressure.
- Decreased blood pH (acidosis) due to the retention of H^+ ions.
- Increased plasma sodium levels and increased plasma volume.
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