Biochemistry Diseases (Chapters 27-52)

High levels of glucocorticoids cause insulin insensitivity and impaired glucose tolerance. At high levels, glucocorticoids mimic aldosterone, causing sodium and water retention (hypertension) and potassium excretion. Gonadocorticoids may also be in excess, causing menstrual dysfunctions and masculinization in females. 2. Hyperaldosteronism ................
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