Chapter 25.10, Problem 29P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The hemiacetal form of aldosterone has to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Steroid Hormones:

• Classified into five classes-glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgens, estrogens, and progestins.
• Adrenal cortical steroids are mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids which are synthesized in adrenal cortex.
• Glucocorticoids are involved in glucose metabolism and the most common example is hydrocortisone.
• Major example for mineralocorticoid is aldosterone.