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Which hormones from the adrenal cortex are major sources of androgen in women?
Which hormones from the adrenal cortex are major sources of androgen in women?
- Cortisol and corticosterone
- Testosterone and dihydrotestosterone
- Androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone (correct)
- Estrogen and progesterone
Excess secretion of androgen can result in which of the following conditions?
Excess secretion of androgen can result in which of the following conditions?
- Osteoporosis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Masculinization (correct)
- Hypogonadism
What is the principal glucocorticoid that regulates carbohydrate, protein, lipid, and nucleic acid metabolism?
What is the principal glucocorticoid that regulates carbohydrate, protein, lipid, and nucleic acid metabolism?
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- Cortisol (correct)
Which form of cortisol is the most accurate measure of cortisol activity?
Which form of cortisol is the most accurate measure of cortisol activity?
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What is the serum half-life of cortisol?
What is the serum half-life of cortisol?
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Why are pharmacokinetic data based on serum levels not good indicators of cortisol activity?
Why are pharmacokinetic data based on serum levels not good indicators of cortisol activity?
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How are treatment schedules for glucocorticoid replacement therapy determined?
How are treatment schedules for glucocorticoid replacement therapy determined?
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