This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Medicine
Hyperaldosteroism is - 
Select and explain. 
A. Metabolic acidosis, B. Metabolic alkalosis, C. Respiratory acidosis, D. Respiratory alkalosis
B: Metabolic alkalosis
Answer: B: Metabolic alkalosis 
Explanation: metabolic alkalosis are caused by hydrogen ion loss into urine and migration into potassium depleted cells ( Harrison 17 2260)