Multiple choice

Which of the following statements regarding aldosterone is/ are correct? (a) They stimulate reabsorption of Na+.

(b) They stimulate reabsorption of water. (c) They stimulate reabsorption of phosphate ion. (d) They stimulate the excretion of K.

  1. a, b, and c

  2. a, b and d

  3. b and d

  4. a and b

  5. b and c
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct as only statement c is incorrect. Aldosterone acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and water and excretion of K+ and phosphate ions.

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