About The Medical Condition Glucocorticoids

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Glucocorticoids

Glucocorticoids Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Glucocorticoids Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Glucocorticoids?

A group of corticosteroids that affect carbohydrate metabolism (gluconeogenesis, liver glycogen deposition, elevation of blood sugar), inhibit corticotropin secretion, and possess pronounced anti-inflammatory activity. They also play a role in fat and protein metabolism, maintenance of arterial blood pressure, alteration of the connective tissue response to injury, reduction in the number of circulating lymphocytes, and functioning of the central nervous system.

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