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Which hormone increases blood glucose levels and antagonizes the action of insulin on glucose uptake into muscle and adipose tissue?
Which hormone increases blood glucose levels and antagonizes the action of insulin on glucose uptake into muscle and adipose tissue?
What is the primary function of cortisol in protein metabolism?
What is the primary function of cortisol in protein metabolism?
Which metabolic process does cortisol stimulate in adipose tissue?
Which metabolic process does cortisol stimulate in adipose tissue?
Which agent acts on several types of the P450 enzymes, including the first step in cortisol synthesis?
Which agent acts on several types of the P450 enzymes, including the first step in cortisol synthesis?
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What are the clinical features associated with Addison’s disease?
What are the clinical features associated with Addison’s disease?
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What is the role of an imidazole broad-spectrum antifungal agent in cortisol synthesis?
What is the role of an imidazole broad-spectrum antifungal agent in cortisol synthesis?
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How does an adrenalytic agent affect adrenal cortex functions?
How does an adrenalytic agent affect adrenal cortex functions?
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How does cortisol affect protein metabolism?
How does cortisol affect protein metabolism?
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What is the primary effect of cortisol on fat metabolism?
What is the primary effect of cortisol on fat metabolism?
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What are the clinical features associated with aldosterone deficiency in Addison’s disease?
What are the clinical features associated with aldosterone deficiency in Addison’s disease?
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