Question

What are the corticoids that regulate the electrolyte and water balance in the body called?

Answer 1

Mineralocorticoids:

1. They control the metabolism of Na⁺ and K^- ions.
2. They also maintain a water balance in the body.
3. Aldosterone is the primary mineralocorticoid.
4. It reduces Na⁺ ions but increases K⁺ elimination.
5. Na⁺ in the blood increases the absorption of water from urine and increases blood volume.