The adrenal glands of a patient with primary aldosteronism p

The adrenal glands of a patient with primary aldosteronism produce too much aldosterone, causing a loss of potassium and subsequent hypokalemia. What electrolyte is retained by the kidneys when potassium is lost? chloride magnesium bicarbonate sodium How does severe hyperkalemia negatively affect the heart? increases cardiac output reduces depolarization events increases SA node firing promotes tachycardia

Solution

Answer for part A Question : The correct option is D ( sodium)

Aldosterone which is synthesised by the adrenal cortex is the most important mineralocarticoid which is also called salt retaining hormone and plays an important role in electrolyte balance.