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Chapter 16 def
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Adrenocorticotropic 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. |