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In the Kidneys, the Hormone That Increases the Reabsorption of Sodium

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In the kidneys, the hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium ions and water is ____________________.


Definitions:

Action Potential

A rapid rise and fall in electrical charge across a cell's membrane, allowing for nerve signal transmission.

Potassium

A chemical element with the symbol K, essential for various bodily functions including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Sodium

A chemical element (symbol Na) that is essential for the body's fluid balance and nerve and muscle function, often regulated through diet.

Excitation

The process of causing a neuron or muscle cell to become more active or aroused.

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