What hormone is most important in controlling sodium in the human body?
Answer:
Aldosterone secreted from the adrenal gland is primary hormone used by the body to regulate sodium levels. It acts in the very distal nephron to reabsorb sodium, while excreting potassium and hydrogen ions. Aldosterone receptors are also the target of diuretics such as spironolactone.
Hmmm, I don't know this for certain, but my guess would be ADH (antidiuretic hormone). I guess it would depend on what type of sodium control you are talking about.
I suppose I'll put in my vote for renin, but it really isn't a very sensible question, you know. There's a whole series of hormonal checks and balances, and all are needed.
Aldosterone... Aldosterone causes Na and water to be retained in the body and increases that rate at which K are eliminated... in short...Adosterone increases rate of sodium transport in the body...
Aldosterone. It is responsible for making the kidney resorb sodium that is lost in the urine.
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