MCQ
Which gland is concerned with salt equilibrium in body?
  • A
    Anterior pituitary
  • B
    Pancreas
  • Adrenal
  • D
    Thyroid

Answer

Correct option: C.
Adrenal
c
Adrenal glands are concerned with salt equilibrium in the body. Mineralorcoticoids secreted from adrenal cortex. Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid in our body. Aldosterone acts mainly at the renal tubules and stimulates reabsorbtion of $Na^+$ and water and excretion of $K^+$ and phosphate ions

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