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Which of the following is a mineralocorticoid?
Which of the following is a mineralocorticoid?
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The correct option is C Aldosterone
Aldosterone is a major mineralocorticoid, secreted by adrenal cortex. It regulates mineral metabolism and controls the sodium and potassium ratio in the extracellular and intracellular fluid. Therefore, it is called salt-retaining hormone.
Aldosterone is a major mineralocorticoid, secreted by adrenal cortex. It regulates mineral metabolism and controls the sodium and potassium ratio in the extracellular and intracellular fluid. Therefore, it is called salt-retaining hormone.
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