Aldosterone vs. ADH in the kidney
Aldosterone raises blood pressure mainly by:
Answer C: explanation for every choice
A
Aquaporin insertion is the action of ADH.
B
Direct vasoconstriction is mainly an effect of angiotensin II.
C
Correct. Water follows the reabsorbed Na⁺, expanding blood volume.
D
Raising the filtration rate would increase fluid loss, not blood pressure.
TakeawayAldosterone: Na⁺ in, K⁺ out, water follows. ADH: aquaporins, water alone.
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