Which of the Following Is an Effect of Aldosterone on Principal

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an effect of aldosterone on principal cells?

• A) decreased number of Na⁺/K⁺ pumps in the basolateral membrane
• B) decreased number of open Na⁺/K⁺ channels in the basolateral membrane
• C) increased number of Na⁺/K⁺ pumps in the apical membrane
• D) increased number of open Na⁺/K⁺ channels in the basolateral membrane
• E) increased number of open Na⁺/K⁺ channels in the apical membrane

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