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Corticosteriods-HCC
Corticosteriods HCCRT
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Corticosteriods are produced by... | Adrenal cortex (Kidneys) |
| Corticosteriod production is based on... | The production of corticotropin by the hypothalamus |
| Corticotropin production is based on... | stimulation by body stressors |
| What are corticosteroids? | A group of chemicals secreted by the adrenal cortex |
| What are the three types of corticosteroids? | 1. Glucocorticoids (Cortisol-antiinflammatory) 2. Mineralcorticoids (Aldosterone) 3. Sex hormones (Androgens & Estrogen) |
| Inhaled Corticosteroids | selectively chosen COPD patients by doctor. Not recommended for wholesale use in "generic COPD" |
| Side affects of Systemic administration of Corticosteroids | Suppression of the HPA axis-feedback system, Osteoporosis, Cushing-like appearance (moon face), Immunosuppression |