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Human Endocrine System

Question

The hormone of the adrenal cortex which causes Na⁺ retention and K⁺ excretion is

Easy

A

corticosol
B

corticosterone
C

cortisol
D

aldosterone

Solution

Adrenal cortex secreted a mineralocorticoid called aldosterone. It acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and water and excretion of K⁺ and phosphate ions.

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