Which of the following is a therapeutic effect of glucocorticoids? A) Atrophy of lymphoid tissue B) Decreased absorption of calcium C) Increased immunity D) Enhanced hemopoiesis
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The question is asking about the therapeutic effects of glucocorticoids, specifically which of the provided options correctly identifies such an effect. This requires knowledge of pharmacology and the biological effects of glucocorticoids.
Answer
A) Atrophy of lymphoid tissue
The final answer is A) Atrophy of lymphoid tissue
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The final answer is A) Atrophy of lymphoid tissue
More Information
Glucocorticoids are known to suppress the immune system by causing atrophy of lymphoid tissue, making them effective in treating inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Sources
- Corticosteroid Adverse Effects - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Hematopoiesis - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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