Which of the following hormones affects kidney function? (Select all that apply.)
a. Estrogen
b. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
c. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
d. Parathyroid hormone
e. Aldosterone
f. Atrial natriuretic hormone (ANH)
ANS: A, C, D, F
Hormones that affect kidney function include aldosterone which promotes reabsorption of sodium ions from the filtrate to the blood and excretion of potassium ions into the filtrate, ADH which promotes reabsorption of water from the filtrate to the blood, atrial natriuretic hormone which decreases reabsorption of sodium ions, which remain in the filtrate, and parathyroid hormone which promotes reabsorption of calcium ions from the filtrate to the blood and excretion of phosphate ions into the filtrate. See Table 36.1.
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