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Where is aldosterone released from?(a) Pituitary gland(b) Adrenal cortex(c) Pineal gland(d) Adrenal medullaI got this question in my homework.The question is from Regulation of Excretory System in portion Excretory Products and Elimination of Biology – Class 11

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The CORRECT ANSWER is (b) Adrenal cortex

Explanation: ALDOSTERONE is released from the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex. It is a mineralocorticoid hormone that increases the reabsorption of sodium ions and WATER from the distal parts of the NEPHRON.



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