Glucocorticoids Quiz

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What is the major glucocorticoid in humans?

  • Dexamethasone
  • Cortisol (correct)
  • Hydrocortisone
  • Prednisolone

Which gland releases adrenocorticosteroids into circulation?

  • Pituitary gland
  • Pancreas
  • Adrenal cortex (correct)
  • Thyroid gland

What controls the secretion of cortisol?

  • TSH
  • FSH
  • LH
  • ACTH (correct)

Where is 90% of cortisol bound in the body?

<p>Corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical circadian rhythm of cortisol secretion?

<p>Peaks in early morning and diminishes at midnight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical daily release of cortisol without stress?

<p>10-20 mg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is cortisol predominantly metabolized and excreted?

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

What percentage of cortisol is bound to corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG)?

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What is the primary hormone that controls the secretion of cortisol?

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Which organ synthesizes corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG)?

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Study Notes

Cortisol and Glucocorticoids

  • Cortisol is the major glucocorticoid in humans.
  • Adrenocorticosteroids, including cortisol, are released into circulation by the adrenal gland.

Regulation of Cortisol Secretion

  • The secretion of cortisol is controlled by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
  • The primary hormone that controls the secretion of cortisol is adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).

Cortisol Transport and Metabolism

  • In the body, 90% of cortisol is bound to corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) and 7% is bound to albumin.
  • The liver predominantly metabolizes and excreted cortisol.
  • Corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) is synthesized by the liver.

Cortisol Circadian Rhythm and Release

  • Cortisol secretion follows a typical circadian rhythm, with peak levels in the morning and decreasing levels throughout the day.
  • Without stress, the typical daily release of cortisol is around 10-20 mg.

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