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Which hormone controls the balance of water and minerals in the body?
Which hormone controls the balance of water and minerals in the body?
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The correct option is B Mineralocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids are steroid hormones which control the level of excretion of water and salt by the kidney, thus balancing the water and mineral levels as required.
Glucocorticoids controls the carbohydrate metabolism, modulate inflammatory reactions, and are involved in reactions to stress.
Testosterone responsible for development of secondary male characteristics (deep voice, facial hair, general physical constitution).
Thyroxine is an iodinated derivative of amino acid tyrosine which is produced in the thyroid gland.
Mineralocorticoids are steroid hormones which control the level of excretion of water and salt by the kidney, thus balancing the water and mineral levels as required.
Glucocorticoids controls the carbohydrate metabolism, modulate inflammatory reactions, and are involved in reactions to stress.
Testosterone responsible for development of secondary male characteristics (deep voice, facial hair, general physical constitution).
Thyroxine is an iodinated derivative of amino acid tyrosine which is produced in the thyroid gland.
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