The reabsorption of the sodium from glomerular filtrate is regulated by the hormone

Options

A. glucagon
B. secretin
C. aldosterone
D. adrenaline.

Answer

C

Explanation

Aldosterone is secreted by the outer layer of the adrenal gland. When aldosterone is present in the blood, all the `Na^(+)` in the filterate is reabsorbed by the epithelial cells of DCT and collecting duct. Retaining `Na^(+) ` raises the osmotic pressure of the blood and reduces water loss from the body