______ Is a Hormone Released by the Adrenal Glands That

question 87

Multiple Choice

______ is a hormone released by the adrenal glands that is responsible for regulating fluid volume in the body.

• A) Aldosterone
• B) Angiotensin
• C) Insulin
• D) Antidiuretic hormone

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Definitions:

Freshwater Fishes

Fish species that live in bodies of freshwater like rivers, lakes, and ponds, as opposed to saltwater habitats.

Nitrogenous Wastes

Waste products that contain nitrogen, such as urea and ammonia, resulting from the metabolism of proteins.

Distal Convoluted Tubule

A portion of kidney nephron between the loop of Henle and the collecting duct system where selective reabsorption and secretion of ions occurs to maintain blood pH and electrolyte balance.

Reabsorption

The process by which substances are taken back into the bloodstream from the kidneys or other tissues.