To determine: The most potent naturally occurring glucocorticoid.
Concept introduction: Hormones are the chemical substances or
To determine: The relationship between the cortisol secretion and adrenocorticotropic hormone.
Concept introduction: Hormones are the chemical substances or biomolecules that are secreted or formed by the endocrine cells. Glucocorticoid is a class of steroid hormones that are secreted by the adrenal gland. It plays an important role in the immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory actions.
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