Aldosterone exerts its effect on the kidney tubules by
A)increasing tubular renin production.
B)increasing tubular permeability.
C)increasing osmosis into the tubule cells.
D)increasing the synthesis of the transport proteins for sodium.
E)decreasing tubular permeability.

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Aldosterone increases the synthesis of transport proteins for sodium in the kidney tubules, which allows for reabsorption of sodium and water from the urine back into the bloodstream. This leads to increased blood volume and blood pressure.

Aldosterone Exerts Its Effect on the Kidney Tubules by