The secondary function of the distal convoluted tubule (DCT)to reabsorb sodium is controlled by which hormone(s)?
A) aldosterone
B) antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
C) renin
D) cortisol
E) aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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The secondary function of the distal convoluted tubule to reabsorb sodium is controlled by aldosterone, a hormone secreted by the adrenal gland in response to low blood pressure or low sodium levels in the blood. Aldosterone increases the reabsorption of sodium and water in the DCT, leading to increased blood volume and blood pressure. ADH has a primary role in regulating water reabsorption in the collecting duct, while renin and cortisol are involved in other aspects of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

The Secondary Function of the Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)to Reabsorb