Steroid Hormone Synthesis Pathway Flashcards
1
Q
Which hormones increase STAR and SCC activity?
A
- FSH
- LH
- ACTH
- Angiotensin II
2
Q
LH increases the activity of which enzymes?
Effect of LH on progesterone production?
A
- 17 alpha hydroxylase
- 17,20-lyase
- 3 beta HSD
- 17 beta HSD > increases androgen production
LH decreases progesterone production
3
Q
Angiotension II increases the activity of which enzymes?
A
Aldosterone synthesis pathway
4
Q
ACTH increases the activity of which enzymes?
A
Cortisol synthesis pathway
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