Aldosterone Is a Steroid Hormone That ________ Synthesis of Na⁺/K⁺

question 38

Multiple Choice

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone that ________ synthesis of Na⁺/K⁺ pumps and Na⁺ channels in principal cells of kidney tubules.

• A) stimulates
• B) inhibits

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