The Mineralocorticoid

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What is the hormone that triggers ovulation?

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What is secreted by the adrenal cortex?

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Name the cells that produce male hormones.

Q. How is aldosterone release stimulated?

1. Angiotensin II
2. High levels of potassium ions
3. Low levels of sodium ions
4. None of the above

Q. Only certain cells in the body are target cells for the steroid hormone aldosterone. Which of the following is the best explanation for why these are the only cells that respond to this hormone?

1. Only target cells are exposed to aldosterone
2. Only target cells contain receptors for aldosterone
3. Aldosterone is unable to enter non-target cells
4. Non-target cells destroy aldosterone before it produces its effect

Q. Which of the following is a mineralocorticoid?

1. Testosterone
2. Progesterone
3. Adrenaline
4. Aldosterone

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The hormones are carried to target organs by ___ .