Aldosterone from the adrenal cortex causes sodium ions to be
A)excreted and potassium ions to be conserved.
B)excreted and potassium ions to be excreted.
C)conserved and potassium ions to be conserved.
D)conserved and potassium ions to be excreted.

Question

Aldosterone from the adrenal cortex causes sodium ions to be
A)excreted and potassium ions to be conserved.
B)excreted and potassium ions to be excreted.
C)conserved and potassium ions to be conserved.
D)conserved and potassium ions to be excreted.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aldosterone from the adrenal cortex causes sodium ions to be conserved and potassium ions to be excreted. This hormone increases the reabsorption of sodium ions in the renal tubules of the kidneys, leading to its conservation in the body. At the same time, it stimulates the secretion of potassium ions into the renal tubules, leading to its excretion in the urine. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Aldosterone from the Adrenal Cortex Causes Sodium Ions to Be