Biology · Homeostasis
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The active uptake of sodium in the ascending limb or thick loop of Henle is promoted by the action of:
- A
Aldosterone
- B
Thyroxine
- C
ADH (Antidiuretic hormone)
- D
Cortisone
Aldosterone stimulates sodium reabsorption (active uptake) in the distal tubule and indirectly influences sodium handling in the thick ascending limb of Henle by promoting overall sodium retention in the nephron. (The primary driver of Na⁺/K⁺/2Cl⁻ cotransport in the thick ascending limb is the Na⁺/K⁺ ATPase energized by the electrochemical gradient, but aldosterone enhances sodium reabsorption in the distal segments).
Sodium-Ion Concentration in the body is maintained by the hormone Aldosterone.
Thyroxine is the main hormone secreted into the bloodstream by the thyroid gland. It is the less active form of thyroid hormone and most of it is converted to a more active form called (T3) by local tissues including the liver,kidney , skeletal and heart muscles cental nervous system, skin, etc.
The movement of water is promoted by ADH.
Cortisone is used to treat inflammatory conditions such as autoimmune diseases as well as joint swelling and pain.
Tagged under Biology · Homeostasis · 2020