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Aldosterone decreases___ resbsorptuon

a. Water
b. Potassium
c. Sodium
d. Bicarbonate

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Answer:

a. Water

Aldosterone binds to mineralocorticoid receptors and MR- aldosterone complexes regulate the expression of genes involved in the retention of sodium, the secretion of potassium, and water reabsorption, all of which may result in increased blood pressure.

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A. water

The lack of aldosterone causes less sodium to be reabsorbed in the distal tubule

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