The adrenal hormone that regulates kidney function does so by
A)reducing the blood flow to the kidney.
B)stimulating active reabsorption of sodium,decreasing its excretion.
C)increasing the permeability of the collecting duct to urea.
D)increasing the permeability of the collecting duct to salt.
E)triggering a sensation of thirst.

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The adrenal hormone in question is aldosterone, which stimulates the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys. This results in less sodium being excreted in the urine and more being retained in the body. This leads to an increase in blood volume and blood pressure.

The Adrenal Hormone That Regulates Kidney Function Does So by