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A 48-year-old man has arterial hypertension of endocrine genesis, headache, muscle weakness, and convulsions. His blood levels of K+ (potassium) are low, while his blood levels of Na+ (sodium) are high, which is the result of hormone hypersecretion. What hormone is being overproduced in this case?

Answer options

  1. Cortisol
  2. Adrenaline
  3. Parathormone
  4. Dihydrocholesterol
  5. Aldosterone
Correct answer

Aldosterone

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