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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A) Food and Drug Administration B) United States Pharmacopeia C) National Formulary Enforcement D) Drug Enforcement Agency
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