Glucocorticoids: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
Glucocorticoids (eg. [[ | 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. | These hormones have their major effects on metabolism, such as the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and protein. | ||
A chronic excess of Glucocorticoids (eg. from oral steroid therapy) which causes a loss of the normal feedback fuction and can lead to [[Cushing_sydrome]]. | |||
Revision as of 20:31, 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.
A chronic excess of Glucocorticoids (eg. from oral steroid therapy) which causes a loss of the normal feedback fuction and can lead to Cushing_sydrome.