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Select the correct description regarding the chemical messengers released by glands found on top of kidney.
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Options:
  • A Aldosterone stimulates the reabsorption of K+ and water from the renal tubules.
  • B Cortisol is a major glucocorticoid.
  • C Glucocorticoids promote cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids.
  • D Androgens helps in the maintenance of body fluid volume and osmotic pressure only.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Cortisol is a major glucocorticoid.
I. Aldosterone stimulates the reabsorption of Na+ and water from renal tubules.III. Glucocorticoids inhibit cellular uptake and utilisation of amino acids.IV. Aldosterone helps in the maintenance of body fluid volume, electrolytes, osmotic pressure and blood pressure.

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