The Endocrine System - Adrenal Cortex (Cortisol) Flashcards
1
Q
The adrenal cortex helps regulate your body’s ____ and ____
A
metabolism and stress responses
2
Q
What’s the other name for steroid hormones?
A
corticosteroids
3
Q
The most important glucocorticoids are ____ and ____
A
cortisone and cortisol
4
Q
Glucocorticoids have an ____ or anti-allergy effect
A
anti-immunity or anti-allergy effect
5
Q
What does Cortisol regulate ____, ____, and ___ metabolism
A
carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism
6
Q
What does Cortisol stimulate?
A
gluconeogenesis in the liver
7
Q
What can Cortisol increase?
A
blood sugar concentration
