STEROID
HORMONES
, STEROID HORMONES
DEFINITION
Steroid hormone, any of a group of hormones
that belong to the class of chemical
compounds known as steroids;they are
secreted by three “steroid glands—the adrenal
cortex, testes, and ovaries—and during
pregnancy by the placenta. All steroid
hormones are derived from cholesterol.
, ● A steroid hormone is a steroid that acts as a
hormone.
● Steroid hormones are the crucial substances for
the proper functioning of body.
● Steroid hormones are produced in the adrenal
cortex, testis, ovary and some peripheral tissues.
● All steroids hormones are derived from
cholesterol and defer only in the ring structure
and side chains attached to it.
HORMONES
, STEROID HORMONES
DEFINITION
Steroid hormone, any of a group of hormones
that belong to the class of chemical
compounds known as steroids;they are
secreted by three “steroid glands—the adrenal
cortex, testes, and ovaries—and during
pregnancy by the placenta. All steroid
hormones are derived from cholesterol.
, ● A steroid hormone is a steroid that acts as a
hormone.
● Steroid hormones are the crucial substances for
the proper functioning of body.
● Steroid hormones are produced in the adrenal
cortex, testis, ovary and some peripheral tissues.
● All steroids hormones are derived from
cholesterol and defer only in the ring structure
and side chains attached to it.
