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The absorption of Na^(+) and secretion o...

The absorption of `Na^(+)` and secretion of `K^(+)` by the nephron is under the control of hormone

A

ADH

B

Corticosterone

C

Aldosterone

D

Progesterone

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B
During `Na^+` deficiency there is increase in reabsorption of `Na^+` and secretion of `K^+` in response of hormone aldosterone by rennin angiotensinogen aldosterone pathway.
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