Biology · Homeostasis
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Aldosterone plays role in:
- A
Transport of water
- B
Uptake of sodium in loop of Henle
- C
Transport of K* ions inta kidney
- D
Reabsorption of water
Explanation:
Aldosterone is a hormone that is involved in osmoregulation and blood pressure regulation. It is secreted by the adrenal cortex and functions as an uptake of sodium in the loop of Henle.
This option is incorrect because aldosterone is involved in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, it does not directly transport water.
This option is also incorrect because aldosterone promotes the secretion of potassium ions into the urine, rather than their uptake into the kidney.
This option is partially correct, as aldosterone does promote the reabsorption of water in the kidney, but this is primarily a result of its actions on sodium uptake.
This option is incorrect because aldosterone is involved in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, it does not directly transport water.
Aldosterone is a hormone that is involved in osmoregulation and blood pressure regulation. It is secreted by the adrenal cortex and functions as an uptake of sodium in the loop of Henle.
This option is also incorrect because aldosterone promotes the secretion of potassium ions into the urine, rather than their uptake into the kidney.
This option is partially correct, as aldosterone does promote the reabsorption of water in the kidney, but this is primarily a result of its actions on sodium uptake
Tagged under Biology · Homeostasis · 2009