cortisone and cortisol what is the difference , plz ?

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cortisone and cortisol what is the difference , plz ?

2007-04-20 07:47:58 · 2 answers · asked by kmhad 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine

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Cortisone is the inactive precursor of the active hormone cortisol. It is activated by the enzyme 11-beta-steroid dehydrogenase.

There is a nice discussion of this issue at Wikepedia (search "cortisone Wikepedia").

2007-04-20 08:37:16 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Cortisone is a steroid-cortisol is the bodys response to stress produced by the kidneys

2007-04-20 14:58:06 · answer #2 · answered by blue 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋