Medical MCQ-Aldosterone is known to cause sodium retention. Its Na+ retaining action is exeed on which pa of the nephron?

Aldosterone is known to cause sodium retention. Its Na+ retaining action is exeed on which pa of the nephron?

Proximal convoluted tubule

Ascending limb of loop of Henle

Collecting ducts

Early distal convoluted tubule

Question Category:

Pharmacology

Correct Answer:

Collecting ducts

Description:

* 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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