Glucocorticoids: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
Glucocorticoids are a type of [[Steroid hormone|steroid hormone]] that are produced in the [[Adrenal cortex|adrenal cortex]]. | Glucocorticoids (eg. [[cortisol]]l) are a type of [[Steroid hormone|steroid hormone]] that are produced in the [[Adrenal cortex|adrenal cortex]]. | ||
These hormones have their major effects on metabolism, such as the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and protein. |
Revision as of 20:26, 21 October 2012
Glucocorticoids (eg. cortisoll) are a type of steroid hormone that are produced in the adrenal cortex.
These hormones have their major effects on metabolism, such as the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and protein.