Question

Mineralocorticoids are responsible for:

Options

• Maintaining sodium and potassium levels in the blood

• Raising blood glucose levels

• Developing secondary sexual characteristics

• Initiating stress responses

Answer 1

Maintaining sodium and potassium levels in the blood

Explanation:

Mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone act mainly on the kidneys to regulate sodium reabsorption and potassium balance. Glucocorticoids raise blood glucose, gonadocorticoids influence sexual characteristics, and adrenaline initiates rapid stress responses.