The hormone aldosterone, which acts on the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct to increase sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion, is secreted by the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The hormone aldosterone, which acts on the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct to increase sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion, is secreted by the:
A. Zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex
B. Anterior pituitary
C. Zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex
D. Adrenal medulla
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid hormone secreted by the zona glomerulosa, the outermost layer of the adrenal cortex. Its primary function is to regulate electrolyte balance by promoting the active reabsorption of sodium (Na+) and the excretion of potassium (K+) and hydrogen ions (H+) in the distal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidneys. The zona fasciculata secretes glucocorticoids (cortisol).

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