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The mineralocorticoids are secreted by zona glomerulosa of cortex of Adrenal gland.
(i) The chief hormone is Aldosterone.
(ii) It helps to reabsorb sodium ions from the renal tubules.
(iii) It causes increased excretion of potassium ions.
(iv) It regulates electrolyte balance, body fluid volume, osmotic pressure and blood pressure.
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