Aldosterone is an example of:
A) glucocorticoids
B) gonadalcorticoids
C) mineralocorticoids
D) ACTH
C) mineralocorticoids
Aldosterone is an example of mineralocorticoids, and is in fact considered the main mineralocorticoid. It causes sodium and water retention, and also increases blood pressure and blood volume.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word