Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis - Figure 27.4 - Page 1026: 1

Answer

An rise in he level of aldosterone promotes increased renal absorption of NaCL and H2O. Consequently both blood volume, and blood pressure will increase

Work Step by Step

This increase in serum hydrostatic pressure will cause more fluid to filter out of the capillaries and accumulate in the interstitial space. This accumulation of interstitial fluid (ISF) will manifest as edema.
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