GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The adrenal glands produce ____, a group of hormones involved in maintaining electrolyte levels and regulating blood pressure.
A
glucocorticoids
B
sex hormones
C
mineralocorticoids
D
corticotrpoin-released hormoned
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aldosterone: Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid hormone that plays a central role in regulating blood pressure and the levels of sodium and potassium (electrolytes) in your blood. This means aldosterone helps regulate your blood pH (how acidic or basic it is) by controlling the levels of electrolytes in your blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The adrenal cortex produces a handful of hormones necessary for fluid and electrolyte (salt) balance in the body such as cortisol and aldosterone.

Detailed explanation-4: -The adrenal cortex is an important factor in the control of electrolyte and water balance and in blood pressure homeostasis.

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