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Chapter 21, Problem 4LTB
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Steroid hormone can be defined as a group of hormones which is associated with the class of chemical compounds that are known as steroids. They are released by three steroid glands that include adrenal cortex, testes, and ovaries. All steroid hormones are derivative from the cholesterol.
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