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Glucocorticoids ( | Glucocorticoids (e.g. [[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|hormones]] have their major effects on [[metabolism|metabolism]], such as the metabolism of [[carbohydrates|carbohydrates]], [[lipids|lipids]] and [[protein|protein]]. | ||
A chronic excess of | 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 21:21, 21 October 2012
Glucocorticoids (e.g. 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 (e.g. from oral steroid therapy) which causes a loss of the normal feedback fuction and can lead to Cushing sydrome.