Which of the following regulates blood volume and the concentration of electrolytes in the blood?

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Mineralocorticoids, specifically aldosterone, are produced by the adrenal cortex and play a key role in regulating blood volume through their effects on the kidneys. They increase the reabsorption of sodium and water in the kidneys, which ultimately increases blood volume and blood pressure. They also regulate the concentration of electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium, in the blood. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce various hormones, but does not specifically regulate blood volume and electrolyte concentration. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) regulates water balance in the body, but does not directly regulate electrolyte concentration. Thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, plays various roles in the body, but does not specifically regulate blood volume and electrolyte concentration.

Which of the Following Regulates Blood Volume and the Concentration