Which Statement Is Correct About the Role of Mineralocorticoids

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct about the role of mineralocorticoids?

• A) Mineralocorticoids are used to regulate salt and water balances in the body, leading to an increase in the blood volume and blood pressure.
• B) Mineralocorticoids are used to regulate salt and water balances in the body, leading to a decrease in the blood volume and blood pressure.
• C) Mineralocorticoids are used to regulate salt and water balances in the body, leading to an increase in the blood volume but a decrease in blood pressure.
• D) Mineralocorticoids are used to regulate carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, leading to an increase in the blood glucose levels.
• E) Mineralocorticoids are used to regulate carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, leading to a decrease in the blood glucose levels.

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Definitions:

Negative Feedback Mechanism

A process where the output of a system dampens or reduces the processes leading to the output, maintaining system stability.

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Melatonin

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