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Standard XII
Biology
Corticoids
The principal...
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The principal mineral corticoid is


A

Testosterone

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Oestrogen

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C

Oestrogen

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D

Progesterone

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Solution

The correct option is C

Oestrogen


Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid, is necessary for regulation of salt and water in the body. It increases sodium re-absorption by an action on the distal tubules of the kidney.

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