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 Na⁺. E) decreasing tubular permeability.

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Aldosterone increases the synthesis of transport proteins for sodium (Na+), which enhances sodium reabsorption in the kidney tubules, indirectly promoting water retention and increasing blood pressure.

Aldosterone Exerts Its Effect on the Kidney Tubules by