Sodium reabsorption in the proximal portions of the nephron is stimulated by
A) atrial natriuretic peptide.
B) vasopressin.
C) angiotensin II.
D) aldosterone.
E) none of the above

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Sodium reabsorption in the proximal portions of the nephron is not directly stimulated by any of the listed hormones. Atrial natriuretic peptide and vasopressin act on later segments of the nephron to regulate sodium and water reabsorption, while angiotensin II and aldosterone primarily stimulate sodium reabsorption in the distal portions of the nephron.

Sodium Reabsorption in the Proximal Portions of the Nephron Is