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Glucocorticoid

Glucocorticoid. Anthony Guillen Daniel Acevedo Cristi Resca Byron Leguisamo. CHARACTERISTICS. Adrenal glands Affects bone structure Regulated by the pituitary gland Function is to raise energy levels Regulates temperature. Causes and Treatments.

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Glucocorticoid

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  1. Glucocorticoid Anthony Guillen Daniel Acevedo CristiResca Byron Leguisamo

  2. CHARACTERISTICS • Adrenal glands • Affects bone structure • Regulated by the pituitary gland • Function is to raise energy levels • Regulates temperature

  3. Causes and Treatments • Symptons – excessive energy level which results in emotional outbursts. • Too much steroid in the blood (Cushing’s Syndrome) • Addison’s Disease – too little glucocorticoid in the body

  4. Summary Characteristics Produced Target Structures Function Homeostasis Causes and Symptoms Diseases Treatments Clinical/Commercial uses

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