The reabsorption of sodium under the influence of aldosterone occurs primarily in the __________.
A) glomerular capsule.
B) nephron loop.
C) proximal convoluted tubule.
D) distal convoluted tubule.
E) renal pelvis.
Ans: D) distal convoluted tubule.
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