Which of the following statements is true of mineralocorticoids?
A. The main function of the mineralocorticoid hormones is to regulate blood levels of sodium and potassium.
B. A deficiency in mineralocorticoid production may lead to Cushing's disease.
C. The main function of the mineralocorticoid hormones is to stimulate gluconeogenesis and lipolysis.
D. Mineralocorticoids are secreted by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex.
Answer: A
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