Pharmacology: Chapter 16 Adrenocorticosteroids Flashcards
1
Q
What are adrenocorticosteroids?
A
Naturally occurring compounds secreted by the adrenal cortex
2
Q
What system does the body utilize to release these hormones?
A
The negative feedback system
3
Q
What are the two major groups of adrenocorticosteroids?
A
Glucocorticoids
Mineralocorticoids
