What are glucocorticoids?
Q: What are glucocorticoids?
A: Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones made in the adrenal glands.
Q: How do glucocorticoids bind to cells?
A: Glucocorticoids bind to cell receptors.
Q: What does glucocorticoid regulate?
A: Glucocorticoid regulates glucose metabolism.
Q: What role do glucocorticoids play in the immune system?
A: Glucocorticoids are part of the feedback system for the immune system and help reduce inflammation.
Q: How do glucocorticoids stimulate glucose production?
A: Glucocorticoids stimulate the creation of glucose from non-carbohydrate carbons, such as proteins.
Q: What is an important role of glucocorticoid during fetal development?
A: During fetal development, glucocoritcoid helps promote maturing of the lungs and is essential for brain development.
Search within the encyclopedia