Aldosterone stimulates Na+ absorption and K+ excretion in the kidney. This happens because
A) The cell transcribes and translates more ion transporters to be inserted in the membrane.
B) Preformed ion transporters are translocated to the membrane.
C) Phosphorylation of existing ion transporters increases their permeability.
D) All of the above are possible.
Answer: A
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