Hormones from the Adrenal Cortex That Regulate Electrolyte Balance Are

Question

Hormones from the adrenal cortex that regulate electrolyte balance are
A) antidiuretics.
B) calcitonin and parathyroid hormone.
C) mineralocorticoids.
D) androgens.
E) glucocorticoids.

Accepted Answer

Hormones from the adrenal cortex that regulate electrolyte balance are mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone. They act on the kidneys to increase the reabsorption of sodium and the excretion of potassium, helping to maintain proper electrolyte balance in the body. Antidiuretics, calcitonin, parathyroid hormone, androgen, and glucocorticoids do not specifically regulate electrolyte balance.