Glucocorticoids
Medical term · G
Steroid hormones released by the adrenal gland when there seems to be a threat, and the stress response is triggered.
Related terms
-
Stress responsePhysiological changes, such as quickened breathing and heartbeat and increased blood pressure, brought on by stress hormones released in response to a real or perceived threat to…
-
HormonesNaturally occurring substances made in the body which control the activity of normal cells. They include: follicle stimulating hormone, gonadotrophins, human chorionic…
-
StressAn innate survival response in which certain hormones are released, increasing blood flow to the brain or heart. The stress response leads to an energy surge, enabling a person to…
-
GlandAny organ or tissue that secretes fluids, such as hormones, for use elsewhere in the body or as waste.