Excess aldosterone would have what kind of effect on the hormones in the hypothalamic adrenal (HPA) axis? Include the name of all the hormones it would affect and if their secretion would increases or decrease.

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Q: What is the principal determinant for the release of aldosterone from theadrenal cortex?

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