NEET Biology question

Glomerular area of adrenal cortex is responsible for

(A)Water and electrolyte balanceCorrect
(B)Carbohydrate metabolism
(C)Steroid and hormone secretion
(D)Blood pressure

Answer: (A)

Solution

The zona glomerulosa, the outer "glomerular" layer of the adrenal cortex, secretes mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone that regulate sodium, potassium and water

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