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What is one of the actions of glucocorticoids (cortisol)?
What is one of the actions of glucocorticoids (cortisol)?
- Promotes anti-inflammatory effects (correct)
- Inhibits glucose breakdown
- Stimulates liver formation of triglycerides
- Increases hair growth
Which hormone stimulates axillary and pubic hair growth in both genders at puberty?
Which hormone stimulates axillary and pubic hair growth in both genders at puberty?
- Glucocorticoids
- Estrogens
- Androgens (correct)
- Parathormone
What is the main regulatory mechanism for cortisol secretion?
What is the main regulatory mechanism for cortisol secretion?
- Positive feedback loop with CRH
- Negative feedback loop with CRH and ACTH (correct)
- Direct stimulation by androgens
- Regulation by parathormone
In females, what do androgens contribute to?
In females, what do androgens contribute to?
Which of the following is a potential effect of hypersecretion of cortisol?
Which of the following is a potential effect of hypersecretion of cortisol?
What is the primary effect of glucocorticoids on white blood cells?
What is the primary effect of glucocorticoids on white blood cells?
Which mechanism is involved in the conversion of androgens to estrogens in the body?
Which mechanism is involved in the conversion of androgens to estrogens in the body?
What is a common outcome of in utero exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on the immune system?
What is a common outcome of in utero exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) on the immune system?
What is a known effect of high exposures to chemicals on the neurological system?
What is a known effect of high exposures to chemicals on the neurological system?
What effect do androgens have on the adolescent growth spurt?
What effect do androgens have on the adolescent growth spurt?
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