BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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Steroid hormones are grouped into two classes: corticosteroids and sex steroids. Corticosteroids are synthesized and released by adrenal cotex whereas gonads or placenta releases sex steroids.
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