The Endocrine System - Aldosterone, Estrogen and testosterone Flashcards

1
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____ regulates the balance of electrolyte (mineral) salts in blood and body fluids

A

Aldosterone

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2
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Aldosterone triggers the ____ to reabsorb sodium and excrete potassium

A

kidney tubules

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3
Q

The adrenal glands produce small amounts of ____ for males

A

androgens (testosterone)

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4
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The adrenal glands produce even smaller amounts of the female sex hormone ____

A

estrogen

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