See also antibody. An attenuated virus is one which has been changed such that it will no longer cause disease. An attenuated virus would be used in a modified live vaccine. The type of lymphocyte which produces antibody. Hormones produced by the adrenal gland which are important to almost every function of cells and organs.
Glucocorticoids regulate protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism.
Mineralocorticoids regulate electrolyte balances. Hormones produced by the adrenal gland which regulate protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and are important to almost every function of cells and organs. They also stabilize cell membranes which is an important part of their function in treating allergic reactions. Also called glucocorticosteroids. A condition in which the animal's immune system has been primed and is able to protect the body from a disease-causing agent such as a certain virus or bacteria.