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Reabsorpiton of `Na^(+)` is controlled by which one of the following hormones?

A

Aldosterone

B

Estrogen

C

Glucocorticoids

D

Tstosterone

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Aldosterone (secreted by adrenal medulla) acts mainly on the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of `Na^(+)` and water and excretion of `K^(+)` and phosphate ions.
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