steroid hormone

Cholesterol is the fundamental structure in many hormones {steroid hormone}|.

biology

Steroids induce enzymes to increase glucose usage and start stress response. Sex steroids and glucocorticoid hormones have neuron receptors.

types

Ergosterol makes vitamin D.

Bile acids emulsify and absorb lipids in small intestine.

Male sex-hormone androgens include testosterone and androstenol. Female sex-hormone estrogens include estrone, estradiol, and progesterone.

Adrenocorticosteroids, such as corticosterone and aldosterone, control body water amount. Cortisone reduces inflammation.

Digitoxin affects heart rate.

Date Modified: 2022.0224