The hormone that stimulates the kidney to reabsorb sodium and water, increasing blood pressure, is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The hormone that stimulates the kidney to reabsorb sodium and water, increasing blood pressure, is:
A. ANP
B. Aldosterone
C. ADH
D. Renin
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Aldosterone, from the adrenal cortex, acts on the distal tubule and collecting duct to increase sodium reabsorption (and water follows) and potassium secretion, raising blood volume and pressure. ADH increases water reabsorption, ANP reduces sodium reabsorption, renin is an enzyme initiating the RAAS.

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