29. STEROIDAL HORMONES
Steroidal hormones are lipid-soluble hormones derived from cholesterol. They are produced mainly by the adrenal cortex, gonads (ovaries and testes), and placenta. Because they are lipid-soluble, they easily cross cell…
30. ADRENOCORTICOIDS
Adrenocorticoids are steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. They include glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, each having essential roles in metabolism, stress response, electrolyte balance, and inflammation control. Adrenal Cortex –…