A Patient Is Treated with a Drug That Increases Expression

A patient is treated with a drug that increases expression of genes encoding sodium channels and the sodium-potassium ATPase. Which effect will result from this action?

A) increased free water clearance
B) increased sodium excretion
C) increased potassium excretion
D) increased calcium excretion
E) increased aldosterone secretion

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