The actions of glucocorticoids include

a. increased gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis.
b. increased fat mobilization.
c. increased breakdown of muscle proteins.
d. anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects at pharmacological levels.
e. all of these answers.


E

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