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These [[Hormones|hormones]] have their major effects on [[Metabolism|metabolism]], such as the metabolism of [[Carbohydrates|carbohydrates]], [[Lipids|lipids]] and [[Protein|protein]]. | These [[Hormones|hormones]] have their major effects on [[Metabolism|metabolism]], such as the metabolism of [[Carbohydrates|carbohydrates]], [[Lipids|lipids]] and [[Protein|protein]]. | ||
A chronic excess of glucocorticoids (e.g. from oral steroid therapy) which causes a loss of the normal feedback function and can lead to [[Cushing sydrome|Cushing sydrome]]. | A chronic excess of glucocorticoids (e.g. from oral steroid therapy) which causes a loss of the normal feedback function and can lead to [[Cushing sydrome|Cushing sydrome]].<br> | ||
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Revision as of 08:07, 28 November 2016
Glucocorticoids (e.g. Cortisol) are a type of steroid hormone that are produced in the adrenal cortex of the adrenal gland that is situated just above the kidneys.
These hormones have their major effects on metabolism, such as the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and protein.
A chronic excess of glucocorticoids (e.g. from oral steroid therapy) which causes a loss of the normal feedback function and can lead to Cushing sydrome.