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Which one of the following hormones controls the water and mineral metabolism?
Which one of the following hormones controls the water and mineral metabolism?
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The correct option is C Deoxycorticosterone
Deoxycorticosterone is a precursor to aldosterone. Aldosterone is a steroid hormone (mineralocorticoid) produced by the outer section (zona glomerulosa) of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It regulates blood pressure mainly by acting on the distal tubules and collecting ducts of the nephron, increasing reabsorption of ions and water in the kidney. It helps in the conservation of sodium, secretion of potassium, retention of water and elevation of blood pressure. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
Deoxycorticosterone is a precursor to aldosterone. Aldosterone is a steroid hormone (mineralocorticoid) produced by the outer section (zona glomerulosa) of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It regulates blood pressure mainly by acting on the distal tubules and collecting ducts of the nephron, increasing reabsorption of ions and water in the kidney. It helps in the conservation of sodium, secretion of potassium, retention of water and elevation of blood pressure. Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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