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kenny6666 [7]
3 years ago
14

Why are steroids important to life?

Biology
1 answer:
lina2011 [118]3 years ago
4 0
Steroids are naturally occurring as sterols, adrenal, sex hormones, some vitamins and make up most drugs as synthetic steroids.

Types Of Steroids and Their Functions
1. Anabolic Steroids
-increase muscle mass
-promote cell growth and division
-testosterone( natural anabolic steroid) is used in sperm production, development of male reproductive organs and emergence of male secondary sexual characteristics.
-stimulates bone and muscle growth.

2. Sex Hormones
-produced by adrenal cortex
-aid in development of gametes
-prepare females for pregnancy, menstruation

OTHER
-enable longer athletic sessions
-increase protein synthesis
-Anti-inflammatory steroids can reduce swelling, pain and other manifestations of inflammation

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