Conn's syndrome happens due to

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(B) Conn's syndrome,also known as primary aldosteronism,is caused by the hypersecretion of the mineralocorticoid hormone aldosterone,typically due to

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Hypersecretion of aldosterone

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(B) Conn's syndrome,also known as primary aldosteronism,is caused by the hypersecretion of the mineralocorticoid hormone aldosterone,typically due to an adrenal cortical tumor.It is characterized by:$(i)$ An increase in blood volume and blood pressure.$(ii)$ Muscular weakness.$(iii)$ High $Na^+$ and low $K^+$ levels in the blood plasma,which can lead to kidney damage,polyuria,tetany,and metabolic disorders.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Cortisol	$I$. Mineralocorticoid
$Q$. Aldosterone	$II$. Glucocorticoid
$R$. Androgenic steroids	$III$. Sex corticoids

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Column-$I$ Column-$II$

$P$. Cortisol $I$. Mineralocorticoid

$Q$. Aldosterone $II$. Glucocorticoid

$R$. Androgenic steroids $III$. Sex corticoids

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