Glucocorticoids exert their anti-inflammatory effects by:
A) increasing the transcription of proteins that decrease inflammation.
B) decreasing the transcription of inflammatory cytokines,enzymes,and other inflammatory proteins.
C) decreasing vascular permeability and helping to control swelling and erythema at the site of inflammation.
D) all of the above
E) A and B
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Q2: In humans,the primary mineralocorticoid produced by the
Q3: Glucocorticoids are released from the adrenal cortex:
A)on
Q5: Prolonged,systemic administration of glucocorticoids can produce:
A)osteoporosis.
B)muscle wasting.
C)hypertension.
D)suppression
Q5: In general,steroids alter protein synthesis in responsive
Q6: Mineralocorticoids such as aldosterone act on the
Q7: Drugs with mineralocorticoidlike activity (aldosterone agonists)are typically
Q7: Glucocorticoids should be withdrawn slowly after several
Q8: Cortisol and other glucocorticoids exert a paradoxical
Q8: From a physical therapy perspective,the most important
Q9: Mineralocorticoid antagonists such as spironolactone (Aldactone)and eplerenone
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