Which of the following statements correctly describe(s) the role of aldosterone?

a. Aldosterone triggers sodium ion and so water reabsorption.

b. Aldosterone triggers potassium ion secretion.

c. Aldosterone triggers hydrogen ion secretion.

d. Both a and b are correct.

e. All of the above are correct.

Video transcript

Hey, everyone. Let's take a look at this question together which of the following effects of aldosterone is true. Answer choice A it increases sodium ions in the urine. Answer choice B it increases the urine volume by excreting more water. Answer choice C it increases the sodium ions in the bloodstream or answer choice D it increases the ph of the blood. Let's work this problem out together to try to figure out which of the following answer choices best explains the effects of aldosterone. So in order to solve this, we have to recall what we have learned about the effects of aldosterone to determine which of the following answer. Choices is a true statement regarding the effects of aldosterone. And we can recall that the hormone aldosterone is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands and it regulates electrolyte balance. And when we say regulating electrolyte balance, we're talking particularly about how aldosterone promotes sodium reabsorption from the urine back into the blood and potassium secretion into the urine. So looking at our answer choices, which of the following best explains the effects of aldosterone. And we can see that answer choice C says it increases the sodium ions in the bloodstream. Which is true regarding the effects of aldosterone as the hormone aldosterone promotes sodium reabsorption from the urine back into the bloodstream. So it increases the amount of sodium ions in the bloodstream. And all other answer choices are incorrect. I hope you found this video to be helpful. Thank you and goodbye.