Steroid
Steroids are a class of hormones. They have varying functions, but are all made from cholesterol. * Anabolic steroids are used by athletes to increase performance. * Corticosteroids, produced in the adrenal cortex have their effects on metabolism and electrolyte excretion. * Androgens include the sex hormones testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone.
Encyclopedia - Books - Religion - Message Boards - Links - Home
Wikipedia content is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License.