What are the corticoids that regulate the electrolyte and water balance in the body called?

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Mineralocorticoids:
They control the metabolism of Na⁺ and K^- ions.
They also maintain a water balance in the body.
Aldosterone is the primary mineralocorticoid.
It reduces Na⁺ ions but increases K⁺ elimination.
Na⁺ in the blood increases the absorption of water from urine and increases blood volume.

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What are the corticoids that regulate the electrolyte and water balance in the body called?

Mineralocorticoids:They control the metabolism of Na+ and K- ions.They also maintain a water balance in the body.Aldosterone is the primary mineralocorticoid.It reduces Na+ ions but increases K+ elimination.Na+ in the blood increases the absorption of water from urine and increases blood volume.