Hyperaldosteronism is associated with all except:
Ans. (d) Metabolic acidosis(Ref: Ganong, 25th ed/p.370)Clinical consequences of excess aldosterone are,#Sodium and water retention leading to expansion of ECF volume and hypertension#Excess potassium excretion by kidney (K+ loss)#Excessive urinary excretion of H+ ion leading to metabolic alkalosis
Hypernatremia
Hypokalemia
Hypertension
Metabolic acidosis
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