Draw outline of biochemical pathways indicating synthesis of human sex hormones from cholesterol. Enlist three functions of estrogen.
Introduction Human sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone are steroid hormones synthesized from cholesterol. This synthesis involves a series of biochemical steps occurring primarily in the adrenal cortex, ovaries (in females), and testes (in males). Understanding this pathway helps explain how sex hormones regulate reproduction, growth, and development. Outline of Biochemical Pathway for Sex […]