<prompt> Steroids cause:Increased TSHIncreased FSHPrevent de-iodinationAll of the above  <response>: Ans. C Prevent de-iodinationRef: Katzung 11e p670, 686Glucocorticoids on long term use suppress the release of ACTH, GH, TSH and LH. These also inhibit the activity of 5- deiodinase and thus inhibit the peripheral conversion of T4 to T3. These also decrease thyroid binding globulin. 