MemotivaAP Biology Unit 1 Topic 1.4: Lipids — Fats, Phospholipids, Steroids, Saturated vs Unsaturated

What are some examples of steroid hormones?

AP Biology Unit 1 Topic 1.4: Lipids — Fats, Phospholipids, Steroids, Saturated vs Unsaturated

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What are some examples of steroid hormones?

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Major steroid hormones include estrogen and progesterone, which regulate female reproductive function; testosterone, which regulates male reproductive function; and cortisol, which regulates stress response and metabolism. All of these are synthesized from cholesterol.
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