Identify an Accurate Statement About Mineralocorticoids

question 11

Multiple Choice

Identify an accurate statement about mineralocorticoids.

• A) The mineralocorticoids are hormones secreted by the innermost layer of the adrenal gland.
• B) The main effect of the mineralocorticoid hormones is to regulate the fluid balance of the body.
• C) The most important secreted mineralocorticoid is hydrocortisone.
• D) The excessive use of mineralocorticoids often leads to obesity and diabetes mellitus.

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Definitions:

Increasing-Cost Industry

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Decreasing-Cost Industry

An industry in which the average cost of production decreases as the industry grows and output increases.

Decreasing Returns to Scale

A situation in which a proportional increase in all inputs leads to a less than proportional increase in output, indicating reduced efficiency as scale of production expands.

Long-Run Equilibrium

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