Physiology

Corticosteroids

  • Produced in a diurnal manner
  • Functions
    • Raised blood glucose by inhibiting glucose uptake (converse to insulin)
    • Potentiate effects of catecholamines
    • Promote protein catabolism (contributes to myopathy)
    • Inhibit fibroblasts (impede wound healing)
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