Which of the following terms is used to describe hormones that regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and have an anti-inflammatory effect?

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Glucocorticoids, such as cortisol, regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and also have an anti-inflammatory effect. Corticosteroids is a broader term that includes not only glucocorticoids but also mineralocorticoids (which regulate electrolyte balance) and some other types of steroids. Epinephrine is not a steroid hormone and does not primarily regulate metabolism or have an anti-inflammatory effect.

Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Describe Hormones