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What are the two primary types of adrenal steroids produced by the adrenal cortex?
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?
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?
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?
In what situation would physicians administer adrenal steroids in higher doses?
What is the term used for the quantity of adrenal steroids administered to mimic the effects of their deficient endogenous counterparts?
What is the term used for the quantity of adrenal steroids administered to mimic the effects of their deficient endogenous counterparts?
What is the term used for the quantity of adrenal steroids administered to mimic the effects of their deficient endogenous counterparts?
What is the term used for the quantity of adrenal steroids administered to mimic the effects of their deficient endogenous counterparts?
In what situation would physicians administer adrenal steroids in higher doses?
In what situation would physicians administer adrenal steroids in higher doses?
What is the primary function of mineralocorticoids like aldosterone?
What is the primary function of mineralocorticoids like aldosterone?
Which physiological function are glucocorticoids primarily involved in?
Which physiological function are glucocorticoids primarily involved in?
What are the two primary types of adrenal steroids produced by the adrenal cortex?
What are the two primary types of adrenal steroids produced by the adrenal cortex?
