The hormone __________________ causes increased reabsorption of sodium (and the water that follows) and secretion of potassium from the later segments of the renal tubule.

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aldosterone

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What will be an ideal response?

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____________________ prevents platelets from aggregation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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