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aldosterone. from adrenal cortex. Effects of aldosterone: Na ( reabsorption), H. 2. 0 excretion K ( excretion) in DCT . alkalosis ( H excretion) Pathophysiology. Cause: Iatrogenic (steroids, ACTH; most common cause) Pituitary adenoma (Cushing’s disease) Adrenal adenoma / cancer / hyperplasia. Ectopic CRH (eg. ................
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