Which action describes a function of aldosterone?
a. Conserve water
b. Excrete sodium
c. Constrict blood vessels
d. Excrete phosphorus
A
Aldosterone is classified as a mineralocorticoid. It promotes conservation of water by acting on the kidneys to retain sodium in exchange for potassium, which is excreted in the urine.
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