NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
What is the main mineralocorticoid in our body?
Options
- ACortisol
- BAdrenaline
- CAldosterone
- DThymosin
Correct answer
C. Aldosterone
Step-by-step solution
The adrenal cortex can be divided into three layers, called zona reticularis (inner layer), zona fasciculata (middle layer) and zona glomerulosa (outer layer). The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones, commonly called as corticoids. The corticoids, which are involved in carbohydrate metabolism are called glucocorticoids. In our body, cortisol is the main glucocorticoid. Corticoids, which regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in our body are called mineralocorticoids . Aldosterone is the main mineralocorti