The principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex is:

A) aldosterone.
B) androgen.
C) oxytocin.
D) dopamine.


A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) An androgen is a male sex hormone.
C) Oxytocin is a hormone that acts on the uterus.
D) Dopamine dilates systemic arteries.

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