Prednisone Is a Synthetic Version of What Natural Hormone That

question 65

Multiple Choice

Prednisone is a synthetic version of what natural hormone that is often prescribed to individuals who are suffering from redness and swelling due to allergies?

• A) mineralocorticoid
• B) glucocorticoid
• C) estrogen
• D) progestin

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Definitions:

Olfactory Epithelium

The olfactory epithelium is a specialized tissue within the nasal cavity responsible for detecting odors, consisting of olfactory receptors and supporting cells.

Olfactory Pathway

The neural pathway that conveys sensory information related to smell from the nasal cavity to the brain.

Glomeruli

Small, spherical structures in the kidneys that are responsible for filtering blood and starting the process of urine formation.

Pyriform Cortex

A region of the brain involved in the processing of olfactory (smell) information.