This hormone, ____________, is the main mineralocorticoid hormone. It is a stero

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This hormone, ____________, is the main mineralocorticoid hormone. It is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. It plays a central role in the regulation of blood sodium and postassium levels, thereby impacting the body's hydration level, as well as its blood volume and pressure. In fact, some blood pressure medications are effective because they interfere with the secretion or action of this hormone. What hormone is it?

cortisol

hydrocortisone

parathyroid hormone

aldosterone

cortisol

hydrocortisone

parathyroid hormone

aldosterone

Explanation / Answer

a. Cortisol is a steroid hormone. But it comes under the class of glucocorticoid. So option a is incorrect.

b. Hydrocortisone. It is the composition of cortisol. Given to treat adrenicortisol insufficient cases, or high blood calcium cases. So it is also incorrect.

C. Parathyroid hormone is secrets from parathyroid gland. So option c is also incorrect.

d. Aldosteron. It is a moneralocorticoid. And released by adrenal gland. It is a primary mineralocorticoid. Regulates sodium potassium levels.. And also body hydration levels. So option d is correct.  

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