Steroid Hormone Signalling Flashcards
1
Q
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).
2
Q
All steroid hormones derived from what same parental precursor
molecule
A
cholesterol
3
Q
Where does the cholesterol come from?
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