GLUCOCORTICOIDS


 * MANNY NUNEZ-GALARZA**



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1. Adrenal Glands which are located right above the Kidneys. Glucocorticoids are released by Adrenal glands, in the Adrenal Cortex to be specific. (Reading) 2. Increase the blood glucose in our blood stream. (Reading) 3. Cushings syndrome happens when someone has high levels of Cortisol in the blood. The high levels of Cortisol in the blood result from taking drugs that contain Glucocorticoids. Cushings syndrome can appear in two ways: high levels of Cortisol from the intake of Glucocorticoids drugs or a tumor in the pituitary gland. ( [] )