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Which of the following causes an increase in sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?

  • Option 1)

    Increase in aldosterone levels

  • Option 2)

    Increase in antidiuretic hormone levels

  • Option 3)

    Decrease in aldosterone levels

  • Option 4)

    Decrease in antidiuretic hormone levels

 

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Aldosterone -

Aldosterone acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and water and excretion of K+ and phosphate ions.

- wherein

Thus, aldosterone helps in the maintenance of electrolytes, body fluid volume, osmotic pressure and blood pressure. Small amounts of androgenic steroids are also secreted by the adrenal cortex which play a role in the growth of axial hair, pubic hair and facial hair during puberty

 

 Reabsorption of Na+ and water in DST


Option 1)

Increase in aldosterone levels

This solution is correct 

Option 2)

Increase in antidiuretic hormone levels

This solution is incorrect 

Option 3)

Decrease in aldosterone levels

This solution is incorrect 

Option 4)

Decrease in antidiuretic hormone levels

This solution is incorrect 

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