Aldosterone secretion is increased by an increase in plasma

A. False This reduces aldosterone secretion.

B. False This increases adrenocortical hormone (ADH) secretion.

C. True K+ has a direct stimulatory effect on the adrenal cortex.

D. True This leads to formation of angiotensin II which stimulates the cortex.

E. True Though the main action of ACTH is on glucocorticoid secreting cells; it has some action on mineralocorticoid secreting cells.