Aldosterone Is a Steroid Compound Synthesized in the Adrenal Glands

question 100

Multiple Choice

Aldosterone is a steroid compound synthesized in the adrenal glands that binds to receptors in kidney cells.How would aldosterone be classified?

• A) Paracrine signal
• B) Parasitic signal
• C) Autocrine signal
• D) Juxtacrine signal
• E) Hormone

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