About The Medical Condition Mineralocorticoids
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Mineralocorticoids
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What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Mineralocorticoids?
A group of corticosteroids primarily associated with the regulation of water and electrolyte balance. This is accomplished through the effect on ion transport in renal tubules, resulting in retention of sodium and loss of potassium. Mineralocorticoid secretion is itself regulated by plasma volume, serum potassium, and angiotensin II.
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