GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Aldosterone is secreted in
A
Pituitary gland
B
Pancreas
C
Adrenal cortex
D
Adrenal medulla
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aldosterone is a steroid hormone secreted by adrenal glands. Its main role is to regulate salt and water in the body, thus having an effect on blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -The adrenal cortex produces hormones that controls sex (androgens, estrogens), salt balance in the blood (aldosterone), and sugar balance (cortisol). The adrenal medulla produces hormones involved in the fight-or-flight response (catecholamines, or adrenaline type hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine).

Detailed explanation-3: -The adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones from its three zones. The zona glomerulosa, the outermost zone, produces aldosterone primarily under angiotensin II stimulation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The adrenal cortex, the outer region of your adrenal glands, produce and release glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and adrenal androgens, which are all types of steroid hormones.

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