Question

Which is the main mineralocorticoid in human body?

Answer 1

Mineralocorticoids:

1. A group of steroid hormones that regulates saline and fluid balances.
2. Aldosterone is the primary mineral-corticoid. It is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex.
3. It promotes the transportation of sodium and potassium, usually followed by changes in the moisture balance.
4. It helps to control the balance of water and salts in the kidney by retaining sodium and releasing potassium from the body. .
5. Too much aldosterone can cause elevated blood pressure and fluid buildup in the body's tissues.