Aldosterone is known to cause sodium retention. Its Na+ retaining / action is exeed on which pa of the nephron?
Correct Answer: Collecting ducts
Description: (Ref: Katzung 10/e p240) Aldosterone is the principal mineralocoicoid. It stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and excretion of K+ and H+ by its action on late distal tubules and collecting ducts.
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