Question

Name the hormone which regulate water amd mineral metabolism in man

Answer 1

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Answer 2

Deoxycorticosterone regulate water and mineral metabolism.

Step by step explanation:

• The adrenal glands also known as supra renal gland situated at the upper pole of Kidney and are endocrine glands.
• they secrete hormones and steroids like adrenaline, aldosterone and cortisol.
• Deoxycorticosterone is one of the steroid released from supra renal glands. It has mineralocorticoid activity.
• Deoxycorticosterone increases water reabsorption from renal tubules present in the kidney and maintain electrolyte balance in the body.