NEET 2014 Biology question

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

(1)Increase in aldosterone levelsCorrect
(2)Increase in antidiuretic hormone levels
(3)Decrease in aldosterone levels
(4)Decrease in antidiuretic hormone levels

Answer: (1)

Solution

Aldosterone, a mineralocorticoid of the adrenal cortex released in response to the renin-angiotensin system, acts on the DCT and collecting duct and stimulates reabsorption of Na (and water) and excretion

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-091626