Which of the following statements regarding mineralocorticoid hormones is not true?

A) Mineralocorticoid hormones are secreted by the adrenal cortex.
B) Aldosterone is an example of a mineralocorticoid.
C) Aldosterone regulates sodium and potassium levels in the body.
D) Mineralocorticoids regulate carbohydrate metabolism in the body.


D
Explanation: Mineralocorticoids regulate potassium and sodium in the body. The other statements are true.

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