What Hormone Does the Adrenal Cortex Secrete to Maintain Homeostasis

question 18

Multiple Choice

What hormone does the adrenal cortex secrete to maintain homeostasis?

• A) Androgens
• B) Aldosterone
• C) Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
• D) Corticosteroid

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