Key points 1 Aldosterone binds to its receptor in the distal

Last updated: 2/3/2023

Key points 1 Aldosterone binds to its receptor in the distal convoluted tubule DCT Key point 2 This binding causes the cells in the DCT to make channels that allow for the exchange of sodium Na and potassium K Follow the directions of the arrows to answer the questions below 2 Aldosterone causes Na to move from a The tubule into the blood b The blood into the tubule 3 Aldosterone causes K to move from a The tubule into the blood b The blood into the tubule 4 Water follows 5 Because water behaves this way what is aldosterone s effect on blood volume Why 6 Taking into account how aldosterone affects blood volume what is the effect of aldosterone on blood