Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 21

The hormone aldosterone is responsible for:

A. Hydrogen ion secretion

B. Potassium secretion

C. Chloride retention

D. Sodium retention

Step 1 of 2

Aldosterone Hormone:

In adrenal gland, the outer part (zona glomerulosa) of the adrenal cortex produces the aldosterone hormone.

• The aldosterone hormone acts on the distal tubule and ducts in nephron (kidney), and cause the conservation of sodium, which leads to regulation of blood pressure.

Therefore, “retention of sodium” is caused by aldosterone hormone. Hence, the correct answer is option.