The adrenal hormone, aldosterone, regulates kidney function by
A. triggering a sensation of thirst.
B. increasing the permeability of the collecting duct to urea.
C. stimulating active reabsorption of sodium, decreasing its excretion.
D. increasing the permeability of the collecting duct to salt.
E. reducing the blood flow to the kidney.
Answer: C
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