HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: AN INTEG ACCESS C
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Author: Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23.2, Problem 2CC
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To determine: The hormone for which androstenedione is a prohormone. and the advantage of this prohormone for an athlete.
Introduction: Sex hormones are secreted by the inner portion of the adrenal cortex. These hormones are testosterone in males and estrogen in females. The major hormones secreted by the inner portion of the adrenal cortex are androgens.
Summary Introduction
To determine: The advantage of this prohormone for an athlete.
Introduction: Androgens are sex hormones that are dominant in males. Sex hormones are steroid hormones and begin their synthesis with cholesterol.
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