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cortisol Flashcards

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Actions of cortisol: increases…

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• lipolysis: increase FFA. excess–> inc total cholesterol, decreased HDLs• glucose: promotes gluconeogenesis, inhibits uptake into muscle and fat• BP• protein catabolism–> more aa for gluconeogenesis

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Actions of cortisol: decreases…

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• ADH, to increase water clearance• eosinophils

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What are the 3 gluconeogenic enzymes that cortisol upregulates?

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  1. glucose-6-phosphatase2. fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase3. PEPCK: phosphoenol pyruvate carboxykinase
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non metabolic actions of cortisol….

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• positive inotropic action on heart• increase serum calcium• increase GFR, renal blood flow, free water clearance• inhibit fibroblast proliferation and collagen formation• stimulates production of surfactant• inhibits immune function

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