quiz 6 corticosteroids

Question 1

when using these we want to make sure we don’t mess up the:

Answer 1

adrenal galnd

Question 2

two types of corticosteroids produced:

Answer 2

• mineralcorticoids

- glucocorticoids

Question 3

this corticosteroid regulates mineral levels in the body

Answer 3

mineralocorticoids

Question 4

these are involved in the regulation of sodium levels and thus water

Answer 4

mineralocorticoids

Question 5

hormone that regulates sodium levels in the body

Answer 5

Aldosterone

Question 6

this corticosteroid exerts an anti-inflammatory effect (but it can also have many other effects on the body)

Answer 6

glucocorticoids

Question 7

corticosteroid production is regulated by

Answer 7

negative feedback loop

Question 8

this part of the adrenal gland produces glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and antigens

Answer 8

adrenal cortex

Question 9

this part of the adrenal gland produces epinephrine and norepinephrine

Answer 9

adrenal medulla

Question 10

glucocorticoids produced in the body include (2)

Answer 10

cortisone and hydrocortisone

Question 11

between cortisone and hydrocortisone, which has the anti-inflammatory effect?

Answer 11

hydrocortisone