Endocrine Pharmacology

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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?

  • Insulin
  • Growth hormone
  • Glucocorticoids (correct)
  • Thyroid hormones

Which type of corticosteroid is classified as short-acting?

  • Prednisone
  • Dexamethasone
  • Prednisolone
  • Cortisol (hydrocortisone) (correct)

Which hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol?

<p>Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the pharmacological actions of corticosteroids?

<p>Anti-inflammatory &amp; Immunosuppressive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of corticosteroid is classified as long-acting?

<p>Dexamethasone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do corticosteroids attach to glucocorticoids response element?

<p>Nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol?

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What is the primary pharmacological action of corticosteroids?

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Which part of the adrenal glands secretes mineralocorticoids?

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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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