Question
Briefly state the effects of glucocorticoids.
Solution
Glucocorticoids has the following effects -:
i. They regulate carbohydrate metabolism.
ii. It stimulates the processes gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis.
iii. It inhibits cellular uptake and utilization of amino acids.
iv. Maintain the cardio-vascular system and the kidney functions.
v. Glucocorticoids like cortisols have anti-inflammatory reactions.
vi. They suppress the immune response.
vii. They stimulate the production of RBC.
i. They regulate carbohydrate metabolism.
ii. It stimulates the processes gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and proteolysis.
iii. It inhibits cellular uptake and utilization of amino acids.
iv. Maintain the cardio-vascular system and the kidney functions.
v. Glucocorticoids like cortisols have anti-inflammatory reactions.
vi. They suppress the immune response.
vii. They stimulate the production of RBC.
