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What is the normal function of aldosterone

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Renal absorption of sodium And potassium

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What is the normal function of cortisol

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Stress hormone
Increase gluconeogenesis
Anti-inflammatory
Muscle protein breakdown

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What is the deficiency in 3-beta hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency

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Absence of all steroid hormones

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What is the deficiency in 17-alpha hydroxylase deficiency

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Overproduction of aldosterone

Blockage of production of sex hormones and cortisol

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What is the deficiency in 21 alpha hydroxylase deficiency

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Blocks production of cortisol and aldosterone

Overproduction of androgens

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