The hormone aldosterone results in the ____.
A)conservation of water
B)excretion of sodium
C)conservation of sodium
D)decreased preference for salty tastes

Question

​The hormone aldosterone results in the ____.
A)conservation of water
B)excretion of sodium​
C)conservation of sodium​
D)decreased preference for salty tastes​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Aldosterone is a hormone that acts on the kidneys to increase the reabsorption of sodium ions from the urine, leading to the conservation of sodium. This also results in an increase in water reabsorption, as sodium and water are often reabsorbed together. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because aldosterone leads to the conservation of both sodium and water, not just water. Option B is incorrect because aldosterone actually decreases the excretion of sodium, leading to its conservation. Option D is unrelated to the function of aldosterone.

​The Hormone Aldosterone Results in the ____

The Hormone Aldosterone Results in the ____