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Excretory Products and Their Elimination question

2014 · Q13
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Excretory Products and Their Elimination question

2014 · Q13

NEETBiologyExcretory Products and Their EliminationMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following causes an increase in sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
  1. A
    increase in aldosterone levels
  2. B
    Increase in antidiuretic hormone levels
  3. C
    Decrease in aldosterone levels
  4. D
    Decrease in antidiuretic hormone levels
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Correct answer: A

Aldosterone hormone, released by the adrenal glands, helps the body regulate blood pressure. Aldosterone causes the tubules of the kidneys to increase the reabsorption of sodium and water into the blood. This increases the volume of fluid in the body, which also increases blood pressure.

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