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The steroid responsible for balance of water and electrolytes in our body is

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid which regulates homeostasis of mineral ions, namely sodium ions and potassium ions and helps in the maintenance of electrolytes, body fluid volume, osmotic pressure and blood pressure.

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