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Glomerular area of adrenal cortex is mai...

Glomerular area of adrenal cortex is mainly responsible for

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a) maintaining glucose levels

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b) carbohydrate metabolism

C

c) water and electrolyte balance

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d) steroid and hormone secretion

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