ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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Question
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The adrenal glands produce ____, a group of hormones involved in maintaining electrolyte levels and regulating blood pressure.
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glucocorticoids
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sex hormones
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mineralocorticoids
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corticotrpoin-released hormoned
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Aldosterone. This mineralocorticoid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa plays a central role in regulating blood pressure and certain electrolytes (sodium and potassium).
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: -Aldosterone (ALD) is a hormone your adrenal glands release that helps regulate blood pressure by managing the levels of sodium and potassium in your blood.
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