Mineralocorticoids

Mineralocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones that includes the hormone aldosterone (Figure 19.24). Mineralocorticoids regulate ion balance by promoting reabsorption of sodium, chloride, and bicarbonate in the kidney.

See also: Steroid Metabolism, Steroid Hormone Synthesis, Figure 23.8

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