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biosynthesis (adrenal steroid) Flashcards

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MC (electrolyte balancing)

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aldosterone; pharmcologic substitute is fludrocortisone

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GC (metab and immune-regulating)

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cortisol; hydrocortisone is pharm version

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what is made in the adrenal glands (for androgens)

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DHEAS (useful measure of function

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what is DHEA converted to first

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androstenedione

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what two things can androstenedione turn into in men, in women?

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DHT and testosterone

in PM women, estrogen

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how many carbons in GCs and MCs? Androgens have how many?

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21C for CST (MC and GC) and 19C for androgens

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