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Question
Which hormone is involved in maintaining electrolyte balance by increasing sodium reabsorption?
Explanation
Aldosterone, a mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex, increases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.
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