Corticosteroids Are

question 73

Multiple Choice

Corticosteroids are:

• A) neurotransmitters produced by the hypothalamus.
• B) releasing factors produced by the adrenal medulla.
• C) hormones produced by the adrenal cortex that fight inflammation and trigger the release of stored energy.
• D) white blood cells that attack immunogens and pathogens.

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Definitions:

Positively Charged

Having a greater number of protons than electrons, resulting in an electric charge that is positive.

Sympathetic Components

Parts of the sympathetic nervous system, a branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for the body's 'fight or flight' response.

Parasympathetic Components

Components of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps to conserve energy and restore the body to a state of calm after periods of stress or danger.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.