Q. Regarding aldosterone, which statement is INCORRECT? (Solved)
1. it responds to changes in plasma sodium more strongly than changes in plasma potassium
2. it is only synthesised in the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex
3. its main action is to increase the synthesis of sodium-potassium pumps
4. angiotensins II and III have about equal mineralocorticoid stimulating activity
5. it acts via a cytoplasmic receptor that has equal affinity for cortisol
- a. it responds to changes in plasma sodium more strongly than changes in plasma potassium