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Adrenocorticosteroid Hormones
Overview of Adrenal Gland Hormones
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Pharmacology
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09/22/2012

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Cortisol and Corticosterone are examples of:
Definition
Glucocorticoid(s)
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Aldosterone is a:
Definition
Mineralocorticoid(s)
Term
Maintains blood glucose levels, regulates some aspects of CNS function, and immune response
Definition
Glucocorticoids
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Increases sodium absorption to prevent hyponatremia
Definition
Mineralocorticoid
Term
primary glucocorticoid hormone
Definition
Cortisol
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secondary glucocorticoid hormone
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corticosterone
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primary mineralcorticoid hormone
Definition
aldosterone
Term
major site of glucocorticoids and adrenal androgens
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Zona reticularis
Term
primary site of aldosterone synthase and aldosterone production
Definition
Z. glomerulosa
Term
LDL is broken down and stored as:
Definition
cholesterole-fatty acid ester
Term
the release of the cholesterol from the ester is caused by
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PK-A phosphorylation of phospholipase A2
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Cortisol release is stimulated by:
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ACTH
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Cortisol levels regulate secretion of:
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CRF and ACTH
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