Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - The Endocrine System - Review Questions - Critical Thinking and Clinical Application Questions - Page 629: 4a

Answer

Sean has high serum K and low serum Na because of a deficiency of aldosterone a mineralocorticoid.

Work Step by Step

Aldosterone is produced by the adrenal cortex. One of the actions of aldosterone is to stiumulate the kidneys to excrete potassium ions(K+) and spare ( reabsorb) sodium ions(Na+).
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