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Question
Con′s diseas is caused by the over secretion of
Options
A.ADH
B.ACTH
C.Oxytocin
D.Aldosterone
Solution
Conn′s syndrome/aldosteronism is due to hypersecretion of aldosterone. Aldosetrone is secreted from zona glomerulosa layer of adrenal cortex. The principle action of the aldosterone is retention of sodium. Conn′s syndrome is chara cterized by rise in blood volume and blood pressure; muscular weakness; high sodium and low potassium level in the blood plasma resulting in kidney damage with polyuria and tetany and metabolic disorder.
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