Which of the following is true of the anti-inflammatory activity of glucocorticoids?
A. Glucocorticoids are the least potent anti-inflammatory agents available.
B. Glucocorticoids interfere with a specific stage of the inflammatory response.
C. Glucocorticoids tend to have a greater effect on B-cells and T-cells than they have on macrophages.
D. Glucocorticoids require a transport binding globulin to carry them to the target tissue.
Answer: D
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