Potassium ion secretion along the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct is stimulated by
A) ADH.
B) aldosterone.
C) EPO.
D) ANP.
E) cortisol.

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Potassium ion secretion along the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct is stimulated by aldosterone. This hormone increases the number of Na+/K+ ATPase pumps on the basolateral membrane, which leads to increased potassium secretion into the tubular lumen.

Potassium Ion Secretion Along the Distal Convoluted Tubule and Collecting