alleryAldosterone secreted by the adrenal cortex acts on the DCT to
AIncrease reabsorption of sodium and water
BDecrease reabsorption of sodium and water
CIncrease secretion of glucose and urea
DDecrease all forms of tubular activity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Increase reabsorption of sodium and water
Aldosterone (released in response to angiotensin II or low Na+) acts on the DCT and collecting duct to increase Na+ reabsorption (with water following) and K+ secretion. It expands ECF volume.
Keep practising Unit 8Q: Toxicology, Environmental Hazards & Health
Browse all Unit 8Q: Toxicology, Environmental Hazards & Health questions for AP Biology, or explore more Biology topics.
Related questions
Granulocytes among WBCs includePlasma without clotting factors is calledHepatic portal system carries blood fromNormal resting blood pressure of a healthy adult is approximatelyThe first heart sound ('lub') is produced byThe pacemaker of the human heart is thePersons with blood group O are calledWhich leucocyte is the MOST abundant in human blood?