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प्रश्न
What is the effect of aldosterone on kidneys and where is it produced?
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उत्तर
Aldosterone is produced by the Adrenal cortex. It increases the reabsorption of sodium and water by distal convoluted tubule and increased secretion of potassium. Hence, it maintains blood volume, blood pressure and urine output.
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(A) calcium oxalate
(B) calcium phosphate
(C) calcium carbonate
(D) struvite
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Removal of solid undigested food is excretion
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| Column A | Column B |
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