How Do Kidneys Control an Elevated Sodium Level in the Extracellular

question 67

Multiple Choice

How do kidneys control an elevated sodium level in the extracellular fluid?

• A) by increasing the secretion of ADH and stimulating thirst
• B) by decreasing the secretion of ADH and stimulating thirst
• C) by increasing the secretion of aldosterone and stimulating thirst
• D) by increasing the secretion of aldosterone and decreasing the secretion of ADH

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