In the Presence of Aldosterone, Which Nephron Region Reabsorbs the Greatest

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the presence of aldosterone, which nephron region reabsorbs the greatest fraction of the filtered Na⁺?

• A) proximal tubule
• B) macula densa
• C) descending limb of the loop of Henle
• D) distal convoluted tubule
• E) cortical collecting duct

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