Which of the following statements is true about glucocorticoids?
A. The most common urinary metabolites of cortisol are the 17-hydroxycorticosteroids (17-OHCS).
B. The metabolites of cortisol can be measured from 24-hour urine collections and are used to provide an estimate of glucocorticoid secretion from the adrenal cortex.
C. Both native and synthetic glucocorticoids are metabolized by the liver and excreted in the urine.
D. All of these statements are correct.
Answer: D
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