Assertion: glucocorticoid's effect | /r/HasProperty | important
Facets:
value: in maintaining energy homeostasis
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: The effect of Fc receptor expression in macrophages is important since it is necessary for the phagocytosis of opsonised cells.
text: Cortisol’s effects to elevate blood glucose are important in maintaining energy homeostasis during the stress response, and ensure that critical organs (such as the brain) continue to receive nutrients at a time when they are most needed for survival.
text: Peripherally and in the liver, glucocorticoids have important effects on carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism.