Which Statement Is Correct About the Role of Mineralocorticoids

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which statement is correct about the role of mineralocorticoids?

• A) Mineralocorticoids are used to regulate salt and water balances in the body that leads to an increase in the blood volume and blood pressure.
• B) Mineralocorticoids are used to regulate salt and water balances in the body that leads to an decrease in the blood volume and blood pressure.
• C) Mineralocorticoids are used to regulate salt and water balances in the body that leads 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 an decrease in the blood glucose levels.

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period without exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Stimulus Generalization

The process by which a conditioned response becomes associated with stimuli that are similar but not identical to the original conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly presented along with an unconditioned stimulus.

Heredity

The transmission of physical or mental traits from one generation to the next through genetics.