The mineralocorticoids of the adrenal cortex regulate or influence _____ balance.
A) calcium and sodium
B) sodium and chloride
C) sodium, potassium, and hydrogen
D) hydrogen and oxygen

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Mineralocorticoids, particularly aldosterone, regulate the balance of sodium and potassium ions in the body, which in turn affects the balance of hydrogen ions as well. Calcium and chloride ions are not primarily regulated by mineralocorticoids, and hydrogen and oxygen are not ions involved in regulating electrolyte balance.

The Mineralocorticoids of the Adrenal Cortex Regulate or Influence _____