The Mineralocorticoid (Aldosterone)

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What hormone promotes the reabsorption of sodium and potassium ions by the kidney?

Q. Which hormone promotes the reabsorption of sodium ions from the renal tubules? [2 MARKS]

Q.

Which all are the electrolytes that are regulated by mineralocorticoids?

1. sodium

2. iron

3. potassium

4. glucose

Q.

What is the function of ADH?

Q. How is aldosterone release stimulated?

1. Production of Angiotensin II
2. High levels of potassium ions
3. Low levels of sodium ions
4. High levels of Uranium

Q. How is aldosterone release stimulated?

1. Angiotensin II production
2. High levels of potassium ions
3. Low levels of sodium ions
4. Low levels of calcium ions

Q. Which of the following is a mineralocorticoid?

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

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

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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. Aldosterone is unable to enter non-target cells

3. Non-target cells destroy aldosterone before it produces its effect

4. Only target cells contain receptors for aldosterone

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

Q.

Which of the following is a mineralocorticoid?

1. Testosterone

2. Progesterone

3. Aldosterone

4. Adrenaline