What is the effect of aldosterone on renal function?

Practice Questions

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What is the effect of aldosterone on renal function?
  1. Increases sodium reabsorption
  2. Decreases potassium reabsorption
  3. Increases water excretion
  4. Decreases blood pressure

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the effect of aldosterone on renal function?
  • Step 1: Understand that aldosterone is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands.
  • Step 2: Know that aldosterone's main job is to regulate sodium levels in the body.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the kidneys filter blood and help remove waste and excess substances.
  • Step 4: Learn that aldosterone signals the kidneys to reabsorb more sodium from the urine back into the blood.
  • Step 5: Realize that when sodium is reabsorbed, water follows it, which increases the amount of fluid in the blood.
  • Step 6: Understand that more fluid in the blood leads to an increase in blood volume.
  • Step 7: Know that an increase in blood volume can raise blood pressure.
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