5 Questions
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the adrenal cortex?
Cortisol
What is the primary mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex?
Aldosterone
What is the molecular mechanism of action of corticosteroids inside cells?
Combining with receptors in the cytoplasm and forming a macromolecular complex
Which type of corticosteroid is classified as long-acting?
Dexamethasone
What is the primary pharmacological action of corticosteroids?
Anti-inflammatory & Immunosuppressive
Test your knowledge of corticosteroids with this quiz covering the adrenal cortex's secretion of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex hormones, as well as the molecular mechanism of action and the HPA axis' role in cortisol production.
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