What is the function of aldosterone?
A. It increases both Na+ and K+ secretion.
B. It increases both Na+ and K+ reabsorption.
C. It reduces Na+ reabsorption and K+ secretion.
D. It causes the urine to be more diluted.
E. It increases Na+ reabsorption and K+ secretion.
Answer: E
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