Hyperkalemia stimulates secretion of:: (A) ADH, (B) ACTH, (C) Aldosterone, (D) Cortisol
Answer is C. (Aldosterone): Ref: 258-H (280- H178th) (358- Ganong 23rd)Aldosterone is secreted by the zona glomerulasa cells of the adrenal cortex in response to high renin and angiotensin II or hyperkalemia (258-H)Plasma K+ level needs increase only 1 mEq/L stimulate aldosterone secretion