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The steroid of the adrenal cortex (aldosterone) that regulates salt metabolism.<\/p>\n

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Hormones that influence mineral salt metabolism. Secreted by the adrenal cortex.<\/p>\n

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A steroid hormone (e.g., aldosterone) that is important in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance by increasing the reabsorption of sodium from the kidneys.<\/p>\n

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Any of several hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex, the most important of which is aldosterone, which functions to maintain normal blood volume and salt and fluid balance in the body.<\/p>\n

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A corticosteroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex (the outer layer of the adrenal glands). Mineralocorti coids regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in the body, particularly sodium (salt) and potassium. They also have a role in normalizing blood pressure.<\/p>\n

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A steroid hormone (e.g., aldosterone) that regulates the retention and excretion of fluids and electrolytes by the kidneys.<\/p>\n

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The term employed to describe a corticosteroid hormone responsible for regulating the excretion of salts in urine.<\/p>\n

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