The principal mineral corticoid is

Testosterone

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Oestrogen

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Oestrogen

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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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