Steroid Hormone Signalling Flashcards

1
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describe the Structure of Steroid Hormones

A

Cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene (sterane) structure.

4-cyclic compounds with androstane skeleton and a side chain at carbon C-17.

Lipophilic (lipid soluble).

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All steroid hormones derived from what same parental precursor
molecule

A

cholesterol

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Where does the cholesterol come from?

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