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Which of the following statements about aldosterone is NOT correct?
Options- A. Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule.
- B. Aldosterone is produced in the adrenal cortex.
- C. Aldosterone is stimulated by decreased plasma sodium levels and increased plasma potassium levels.
- D. All of the above
- Correct Answer
- Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule.
ExplanationAldosterone is a steroid hormone that is produced in the adrenal gland. It is useful and more essential for the conservation of sodium content in the kidney, salivary glands, colon and sweat glands.
Here, Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption by increasing the number of Na+-K+ ATPase pumps in the luminal membrane of the proximal tubule is the only option that is NOT correct about aldosterone.
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