The steroid responsible for the balance of water and electrolytes in our body is

Aldosterone

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Testosterone

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Insulin

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Melatonin

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Solution

The correct option is A
Aldosterone

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. It acts on kidney tubules to maintain the balance of sodium and potassium ions.

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(d) aldosterone

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