alleryStart learning →Aldosterone influences renal function by stimulating the reabsorption of:
AThe iron
BThe iodine
CThe sodium
DThe calcium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The sodium
1. Aldosterone acts on one specific ion.
2. The adrenal cortex produces the hormone aldosterone.
3. That hormone directly influences renal function.
4. It stimulates sodium reabsorption.
_Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 25 'The Urinary System', sections 25.1-25.10_
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