Question

What hormone controls water balance in the body?

Answer 1

Aldosterone:

1. The adrenal glands are endocrine glands located just above the kidney.
2. Adrenal glands secrete aldosterone.
3. The outer region of the adrenal cortex, the zona glomerulosa, is responsible for secreting aldosterone.
4. Aldosterone functions as a regulator to maintain the balance of water and salts.
5. The balance of water in the body helps in maintaining blood pressure.