Question

Dr nox has decided to channel his inner ape and has switched to a diet of only bananas (high in K+), what are the possible DIRECT effects or responses in the body?

Select one:

a. There will be increased aldosterone production

b. Metabolic acidosis

c. Thirst will be decreased

d. Vasopressin will decrease

e. More than one of the above is correct

Answer 1

Increased production of aldosterone

Aldosterone increases the excretion of potassium by retaining sodium and increased levels of potassium in body acts on zona glomerulosa of adrenal glands and increases the levels of circulatory aldosterone levels

Metabolic acidosis

Increased levels of potassium decreases proximal tubule ammonia generation and collecting duct ammonia transport, leading to impaired ammonia excretion that causes metabolic acidos

Aldosterone causes decreased fluid excretion and increased levels of potassium reduce thirst

Vasopressin decreases the excretion of potassium by kidneys and increased levels of potassium decreases vasopressin