The Hormone Aldosterone Causes the _____ by the Kidneys

Question

The hormone aldosterone causes the _____ by the kidneys.
A) loss of sodium ions
B) loss of water
C) resorption of sodium ions
D) both A and B

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone causes the kidneys to reabsorb sodium ions, which means it promotes the resorption of sodium ions into the bloodstream and reduces the excretion of sodium ions through the urine. It does not cause loss of sodium ions or water.