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Glucocorticoids (e.g. [[Cortisol|Cortisol]]) 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|kidneys]]. | |||
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|Cushing sydrome]]. | |||
Revision as of 00:28, 24 October 2014
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 fuction and can lead to Cushing sydrome.