Human Biology, 14 Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
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Chapter 16 - Section 16.7 - Hormones and Homeostasis - Check Your Progress - Page 354: 2

Answer

When the body loses water and salt balance through sweating, aldosterone secreted by the adrenal cortex will act on the kidney tubules to conserve sodium ions thus affecting the electrolyte balance.

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When the body losses water and salt balance through sweating, aldosterone secreted by the adrenal cortex will act on the kidney tubules to conserve sodium ions thus affecting the electrolyte balance.
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