The adrenal cortex secretes:
A) aldosterone.
B) parathormone.
C) estrone.
D) enterogastrone.
A
Explanation: A) Correct. The adrenal cortex secretes aldosterone.
B) Parathyroid glands secrete parathormone.
C) The ovaries secrete estrone.
D) The gastrointestinal mucosa secretes enterogastrone.
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