Question

which adrenal cortical hormone helps maintain blood pressure and blood volume?
multiple choice
cortisol
dehydroepiandrosteone
antidiuretic hormone
testosterone
aldosterone

Explanation:

Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex. Its main function is to regulate the balance of sodium and potassium in the body. By promoting sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion in the kidneys, it helps maintain blood volume (since sodium retention leads to water retention) and blood pressure. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid involved in stress response and metabolism. Dehydroepiandrosterone is a precursor to sex hormones. Antidiuretic hormone is produced by the pituitary gland (not the adrenal cortex). Testosterone is a sex hormone mainly produced in the testes (in males) and in small amounts in the adrenal cortex (but its main role is not blood pressure/volume regulation).

Answer:

Aldosterone