Glucocorticoids (GC) are stress hormones that modulate glucose homeostasis. One effect is to reduce glucose uptake from the bloodstream into skeletal muscle and adipose tissue, to increase the catabolism of expendable proteins in the skeletal muscle, and to increase gluconeogenesis in the liver. Why are these metabolic adaptations important during stressful situations, like fasting/starvation? Predict how the glucocorticoid cortisol will affect blood urea concentrations.
Glucocorticoids (GC) are stress hormones that modulate glucose homeostasis.
One effect is to reduce glucose uptake from the bloodstream into skeletal muscle and adipose tissue, to increase the catabolism of expendable proteins in the skeletal muscle, and to increase gluconeogenesis in the liver. Why are these
Glucocorticoids are produced by the middle cortex and affect almost every cell in the body controlling the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. It also controls blood sugar, fights infections, and regulates blood pressure Example Cortisone.
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