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Where do corticosteroids combine with receptors in the cell?
Where do corticosteroids combine with receptors in the cell?
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Cytoplasm (correct)
- Mitochondria
- Nucleus
Which type of hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex?
Which type of hormone is secreted by the adrenal cortex?
- Insulin
- Growth hormone
- Glucocorticoids (correct)
- Thyroid hormones
Which type of corticosteroid is classified as short-acting?
Which type of corticosteroid is classified as short-acting?
- Prednisone
- Dexamethasone
- Prednisolone
- Cortisol (hydrocortisone) (correct)
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol?
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol?
What are the pharmacological actions of corticosteroids?
What are the pharmacological actions of corticosteroids?
Which type of corticosteroid is classified as long-acting?
Which type of corticosteroid is classified as long-acting?
Where do corticosteroids attach to glucocorticoids response element?
Where do corticosteroids attach to glucocorticoids response element?
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol?
Which hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol?
What is the primary pharmacological action of corticosteroids?
What is the primary pharmacological action of corticosteroids?
Which part of the adrenal glands secretes mineralocorticoids?
Which part of the adrenal glands secretes mineralocorticoids?
Study Notes
Corticosteroids and Adrenal Glands
- Corticosteroids combine with receptors in the cytoplasm of the cell.
- The adrenal cortex secretes steroid hormones, also known as corticosteroids.
- Hydrocortisone is classified as a short-acting corticosteroid.
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.
- The pharmacological actions of corticosteroids include anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, and anti-allergic effects.
- Dexamethasone is classified as a long-acting corticosteroid.
- Corticosteroids attach to glucocorticoids response elements in the DNA.
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol.
- The primary pharmacological action of corticosteroids is to reduce inflammation by suppressing the immune response.
- The adrenal cortex secretes mineralocorticoids, which are involved in electrolyte and water balance.
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Test your knowledge of endocrine pharmacology with a focus on corticosteroids in this quiz by Dr. Esraa Mostafa Elnahas. Learn about the adrenal cortex's secretion of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex hormones, as well as the role of the HPA axis and cortisol production.
