Multiple Choice
Cortisol can bind to both the glucocorticoid receptor and the mineralocorticoid receptor.In the cells of the distal nephron,cortisol is prevented from binding to the mineralocorticoid receptor by:
A) Competitive inhibition by aldosterone.
B) Glucuronide conjugation.
C) Conversion to cortisone.
D) Rapid excretion.
E) Binding to heat shock chaperone proteins.
Correct Answer:
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