Mineralocorticoids
Also known as: Mineralocorticosteroid Hormones; Mineralocorticosteroids
Description
Mineralocorticoids are a group of Corticosteroid Adrenal Hormones manufactured by the Adrenal Cortex of the Adrenal Glands.
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Biological Function of Mineralocorticoids
Mineral Metabolism
Mineralocorticoids maintain the body's balance of Sodium and Potassium (by causing the excretion of Potassium and conservation of Sodium).
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