Glucocorticoids Help Reduce Inflammation, but They Can Also Cause Liver

question 50

Multiple Choice

Glucocorticoids help reduce inflammation, but they can also cause liver cells to produce extra sugar. This could lead to high blood sugar levels and bring about steroid-produced ________.

• A)gigantism
• B)androgen insensitivity
• C)hyperthyroidism
• D)diabetes mellitus

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Definitions:

Bladder Cancer

A type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder, the organ that stores urine, with symptoms that can include blood in the urine, frequent urination, and pain during urination.

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Dialysis

A medical procedure that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.

Artificial Kidneys

Medical devices designed to replicate the function of natural kidneys by removing waste and excess substances from the blood of patients with renal failure.