Adrenocorticosteroids and Their Functions
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What are the two primary types of adrenal steroids produced by the adrenal cortex?

  • Androgens and estrogens
  • Cortisol and aldosterone
  • Progestins and corticosterone
  • Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids (correct)

    • Which physiological function are glucocorticoids primarily involved in?

  • Control of glucose metabolism and stress response (correct)
  • Suppression of the immune system
  • Regulation of sex hormone production
  • Maintenance of fluid and electrolyte balance

    • What is the primary function of mineralocorticoids like aldosterone?

  • Decreasing inflammation
  • Suppressing the immune system
  • Regulating sex hormone production
  • Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the body (correct)

    • In what situation would physicians administer adrenal steroids in higher doses?

    <p>To capitalize on a particular beneficial effect, such as using glucocorticoids as anti-inflammatory agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the quantity of adrenal steroids administered to mimic the effects of their deficient endogenous counterparts?

    <p>Physiological dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the quantity of adrenal steroids administered to mimic the effects of their deficient endogenous counterparts?

    <p>Therapeutic dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what situation would physicians administer adrenal steroids in higher doses?

    <p>To capitalize on specific beneficial effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of mineralocorticoids like aldosterone?

    <p>Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which physiological function are glucocorticoids primarily involved in?

    <p>Control of glucose metabolism and stress response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two primary types of adrenal steroids produced by the adrenal cortex?

    <p>Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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