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Which of the following is a mineralocorticoid?
Which of the following is a mineralocorticoid?
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The correct option is D Aldosterone
Mineralocorticoids are a class of corticosteroids, which have an influence on the salt and water balance of the body.
Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that helps in the maintenance of electrolytes, body fluid volume, osmotic pressure and blood pressure.
Testosterone and Progesterone are the male and the female sex hormones, respectively, and affect the normal development and functions of secondary sexual organs and characters.
Adrenaline is the emergency hormone or the fright or flight hormone that is secreted by the adrenal gland.
Mineralocorticoids are a class of corticosteroids, which have an influence on the salt and water balance of the body.
Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that helps in the maintenance of electrolytes, body fluid volume, osmotic pressure and blood pressure.
Testosterone and Progesterone are the male and the female sex hormones, respectively, and affect the normal development and functions of secondary sexual organs and characters.
Adrenaline is the emergency hormone or the fright or flight hormone that is secreted by the adrenal gland.
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