Which of the following would help in prevention of
diuresis?
(a) More water reabsorption due to undersecretion
of ADH.
(b) Reabsorption of Na+ and water from renal
tubules due to aldosterone.
(c) Atrial natriuretic factor causes vasoconstriction.
(d) Decrease in secretion of renin by JG cells.
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1 Answer

Answer :

(b) Reabsorption of Na+ and water from renal
tubules due to aldosterone.

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