Adrenocorticosteroids:

commonly referred to as steroids, are a group of agents secreted by the adrenal cortex.

disease/condition produced by a deficiency of adrenocorticosteroids.

disease/condition produced by an excess of adrenocorticosteroids.

Adrenocorticotropical Hormone (ACTH):

agent secreted by the pituitary that causes the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex.

adrenocorticosteroids that primarily affect carbohydrate metabolism.

adrenocorticosteroids that affect the body's sodium and water balance (fluid levels).

refers to a steroid hormone that is administered from outside the body, as opposed to being produced naturally by the body's endocrine system.

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Chapter 16

Drugs & Definitions

Question	Answer
Adrenocorticosteroids:	commonly referred to as steroids, are a group of agents secreted by the adrenal cortex.
Addison Disease:	disease/condition produced by a deficiency of adrenocorticosteroids.
Cushing Syndrome:	disease/condition produced by an excess of adrenocorticosteroids.
Adrenocorticotropical Hormone (ACTH):	agent secreted by the pituitary that causes the release of hormones from the adrenal cortex.
Glucocorticoids:	adrenocorticosteroids that primarily affect carbohydrate metabolism.
Mineralocorticoids:	adrenocorticosteroids that affect the body's sodium and water balance (fluid levels).
Exogenous Steroid:	refers to a steroid hormone that is administered from outside the body, as opposed to being produced naturally by the body's endocrine system.

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