Which of the following causes an increase in sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?
- Increase in aldosterone levels
- Increase in antidiuretic hormone levels
- Decrease in aldosterone levels
- Decrease in antidiuretic hormone levels
Answer
(1) Increase in aldosterone levels
Solution
As per NCERT, angiotensin II activates the adrenal cortex to release aldosterone.
⇒ Aldosterone causes reabsorption of Na+ and water from the distal parts of the tubule.
∵ ADH mainly increases reabsorption of water, not Na+.
∴ An increase in aldosterone level increases sodium reabsorption in DCT.
Answer: (1)