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The main mineralocorticoid in human is |
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Aldosterone |
b) |
Cortisol |
c) |
Testosterone |
d) |
Progesterone |
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The main mineralocorticoid in human is |
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a) |
Aldosterone |
b) |
Cortisol |
c) |
Testosterone |
d) |
Progesterone |
(a)
The principal mineralocorticoid is aldosterone, secreted by adrenal cortex. It promotes reabsorption of sodium ions from kidney and excretion of potassium ions in urine. Aldosterone is also called salt retaining hormone.