MCAT Biology Question 61: Answer and Explanation

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Question: 61

1. Which of the following associations between a hormone and its category is INCORRECT?

  • A. Aldosterone—mineralocorticoid
  • B. Testosterone—cortical sex hormone
  • C. ADH—mineralocorticoid
  • D. Cortisone—glucocorticoid

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Unlike the other hormones listed here, ADH is not secreted by the adrenal cortex and is therefore not a –corticoid. Rather, ADH is a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary that promotes water reabsorption. The other associations are all correct.

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