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ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationAdrenal GlandEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice
The hormone of the adrenal cortex which causes Na+retention and K+excretion is
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Answer:
D
Solution:
Mineralocorticoids hormones are 21-carbon steroids secreted by the cells of zona glomerulosa of adrenal cortex. The principal mineralcorticoid is aldosterone. It is a salt retaining hormone”. It upgrades sodium ion concentration in the ECF by promoting reabsorption of sodium ions from renal tubules and excretion of potassium ions in urine.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Chemical Coordination and IntegrationSubtopic:Adrenal Gland
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