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Which of the following is a mineralocort...

Which of the following is a mineralocortiocid?

A

Testosterone

B

Progesterone

C

Adrenaline

D

Aldosterone

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D
Aldosterone is a major mineralocroticoid, secreted by adrenal cortex. It regulates mineral metabolism and controls the sodium and potassium ratio in the extracellular and intracellular fluid. Therefore, it is called salt-retaining hormone.
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