Question
Give the function of steroid hormones.
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Answer
→Steroid hormones are produced by adrenal cortex and gonads (testes in males and ovaries in female) Hormones released by the adrenal cortex play very important role in the function of the body.
For example, glucocorticoids control the carbohydrate metabolism, modulate inflammatory reactions and are involved in reactions to stress.
→The mineralocorticoid control the level of excretion of water and salt by the kidney. If adrenal cortex does not function properly then one of the results by addison's disease characterized by hypoglycemia, weakness and increased susceptibility to stress.
→The disease is fatal unless it is treated by glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.
→Hormones released by gonads are responsible for development of secondary sex characters.
→Testosterone is the major sex hormone produced in males. It is responsible for development of secondary male characteristics and estradiol is the main female sex hormones. It is responsible for development of secondary female characteristics and participates in the control of menstrual cycle.
→Progesterone is responsible for preparing the uterus for implantation of fertilized egg.
For example, glucocorticoids control the carbohydrate metabolism, modulate inflammatory reactions and are involved in reactions to stress.
→The mineralocorticoid control the level of excretion of water and salt by the kidney. If adrenal cortex does not function properly then one of the results by addison's disease characterized by hypoglycemia, weakness and increased susceptibility to stress.
→The disease is fatal unless it is treated by glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids.
→Hormones released by gonads are responsible for development of secondary sex characters.
→Testosterone is the major sex hormone produced in males. It is responsible for development of secondary male characteristics and estradiol is the main female sex hormones. It is responsible for development of secondary female characteristics and participates in the control of menstrual cycle.
→Progesterone is responsible for preparing the uterus for implantation of fertilized egg.
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