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Glucocorticoids (e.g. [[Cortisol]]l) are a type of [[Steroid hormone|steroid hormone]] that are produced in the [[Adrenal cortex|adrenal cortex]] of the adrenal gland that is situated just above the kidneys. | Glucocorticoids (e.g. [[Cortisol]]l) are a type of [[Steroid hormone|steroid hormone]] that are produced in the [[Adrenal cortex|adrenal cortex]] of the [[Adrenal_gland|adrenal gland]] that is situated just above the kidneys. | ||
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 fuction and can lead to [[Cushing sydrome]]. | A chronic excess of glucocorticoids (e.g. from oral steroid therapy) which causes a loss of the normal feedback fuction and can lead to [[Cushing sydrome]]. | ||
Revision as of 05:48, 11 November 2013
Glucocorticoids (e.g. Cortisoll) 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 fuction and can lead to Cushing sydrome.