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Which of these hormones is most likely to directly cause a drop in blood pressure?a. aldosteroneb. antidiuretic hormone (ADH)c. erythropoietind. atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH)
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Aldosterone: This hormone is responsible for regulating sodium and potassium levels in the body, primarily in the kidneys. It promotes sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion, which can indirectly affect blood pressure by regulating fluid balance. b. Show more…
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