Aldosterone from the adrenal cortex acts on the kidney to increase the reabsorption of

  • A. sodium ions
  • B. glucose
  • C. urea
  • D. plasma proteins

Explanation

Aldosterone stimulates the distal tubule and collecting duct to pump sodium back into the blood in exchange for potassium, and since water follows sodium osmotically, blood volume and pressure rise as well. It therefore regulates salt balance, while ADH regulates water directly. Glucose reabsorption is complete without any hormonal control, and urea is a waste the kidney is trying to remove.

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