The Main Hormone That Acts on the Kidneys to Regulate

question 37

Multiple Choice

The main hormone that acts on the kidneys to regulate sodium ion concentration of the extracellular fluid (ECF) is ________.

• A) antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
• B) renin
• C) secretin
• D) aldosterone
• E) epinephrine

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