Sodium and potassium levels are controlled by secreting K+ and absorbing Na+. Sodium absorption by the distal tubule is mediated by the hormone aldosterone. Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption.
Two hormones that enhance sodium reabsorption in the kidney are aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Aldosterone acts on the distal tubules and collecting ducts to increase sodium reabsorption, while ADH, also known as vasopressin, increases water reabsorption in the collecting ducts, which indirectly leads to increased sodium reabsorption.
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The hormone aldosterone regulates water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubules. It works by increasing the reabsorption of sodium ions, which in turn triggers the reabsorption of water from the tubules back into the bloodstream.
absorption of more Na+ (if aldosterone present) and absorption of more water (if ADH is present)
Aldosterone is the hormone from the adrenal cortex that stimulates the distal convoluted tubules to reabsorb more sodium ions. This helps regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance in the body.
The distal convoluted tubule and the collecting duct are the areas of the nephron that are sensitive to the hormone aldosterone. Aldosterone acts on these segments to regulate the reabsorption of sodium and water, helping to maintain electrolyte balance and blood pressure.
No, The DCT is impermeable to water. Solutes (Na and Cl) are absorbed from the DCT. As a consequence the osmolality of tubular fluid DECREASES as it moves through the distal convoluted tubule, from ~100mOsm/L at it exits the ascending limb of the loop of Henle to around 70mOsm/L as it enters the collecting duct.
The distal tubule
Aldosterone is the hormone that increases the absorption of sodium by the kidney tubules. It acts on the distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts to promote sodium retention and water reabsorption, ultimately helping to regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance.
The distal convoluted tubule or the collecting tube.
It increase the reabsorption of water. That is from distal convaluted tubules
Proximal convoluted tubules have brush borders or microvilli on the inner edge of the tubule. Distal convoluted tubules do not have this structure.
ADH makes the collecting duct & distal convoluted tubule of the nephron more permeable to water
The distal convoluted tubule (DCT) of the kidney nephron is adapted for selective reabsorption and secretion. It has a relatively high surface area due to its microvilli, which enhance the absorption of ions such as sodium and calcium. The DCT is also rich in mitochondria, providing the energy necessary for active transport processes. Additionally, it is responsive to hormones like aldosterone, which regulates sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion, playing a crucial role in fluid and electrolyte balance.