Anti-inflammatory: Corticosteroids

Question 1

What are the hormones produced by the adrenal gland? (3)

Answer 1

1. Aldosterone
2. Cortisone
3. Hydrocortisone (cortisol)

Question 2

What are the 2 types of Corticosteroids produced?

Answer 2

1. Mineralocorticoids

2. Glucocorticoids

Question 3

What do Glucocorticoids do? (2)

Answer 3

1. Exert an anti-inflammatory effect

2. Also have many other effects in the body

Question 4

How do Mineralocorticoids work?

Answer 4

regulates mineral levels in the body

Question 5

What are the hormones effected by Glucocorticoid administration? (2)

Answer 5

1. CRF (corticotropin releasing factor)

2. ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)

Question 6

How are corticosteroids regulated?

Answer 6

negative feedback loop