In the kidneys, the hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium ions and water is:
A)ADH
B)ANP
C)aldosterone
D)parathyroid hormone

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Aldosterone is the hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium ions and water in the kidneys. ADH (A) increases water reabsorption, but not sodium ions. ANP (B) promotes the excretion of sodium and water. Parathyroid hormone (D) regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body, but not sodium and water reabsorption in the kidneys.

In the Kidneys, the Hormone That Increases the Reabsorption of Sodium