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Adrenal cortical hormones
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chemicals secreted by the adrenal cortex, referred to as steroids.
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Endogenous
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refers to inside-produced by the body
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Exogenous
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refers to outside-manufactured to be placed inside the body
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Immunoglubulin E (IgE)
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Gamma globulin that is produced by cells in the respiratory tract.
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Prostaglandin
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One of serveral hormone-type substances circulating throughout the body
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Steroids
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also known as glucocorticoids or corticosteroids, agents that produce an antiinflammatory response in the body
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Steroid diabetes
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Hyperglycemia (increased plasma glucose levels) resulting from glucocorticoid therapy; glucocorticoids break down proteins and fats to generate building blocks for gluconeogenesis
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two potential side effects of glucocorticoids
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an increase in white blood cell count
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