Chapter 19.12, Problem 3QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The substance which is associated with ${\text{Na}}^{\text{+}}{\text{/K}}^{\text{+}}$ balance in the human body has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Steroid hormones are the derivatives of cholestrol.  It has a messenger function.  There are two types of steroid hormones: sex hormones and adrenocorticoid hormones.  The adrenocorticoid hormones are produced by the adrenal glands.  There are two subclasses of adrenocorticoid hormones:

1. 1. Mineralocorticoids
2. 2. Glucocorticoids