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  4. I. The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones called corticoids. II. Corticoids involved in carbohydrate metabolism are called as glucocorticoids. III. Glucocorticoids play a role in the growth of axial hair, pubic hair and facial hair during puberty. IV. Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid, which helps in the maintenance of electrolytes, body fluid volume, etc. Select the correct combination from the given options.

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Q. I. The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones called corticoids.
II. Corticoids involved in carbohydrate metabolism are called as glucocorticoids.
III. Glucocorticoids play a role in the growth of axial hair, pubic hair and facial hair during puberty.
IV. Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid, which helps in the maintenance of electrolytes, body fluid volume, etc.
Select the correct combination from the given options.

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Solution:

Statements I, II and IV are correct. Statement III is incorrect and can be corrected as
Small amounts of androgenic, steroidal hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex play a major role in the growth of axial hair, pubic hair and facial hair during puberty.