Question

Which of the following are steroid hormones?

a. cholesterol

b. cortisol

c. estradiol

d. testosterone

Short answer

The adrenal medulla manufactures cortisol, an endocrine protein. So, the correct choice is (part b), (part c) and (part d).

Step-by-step solution

Introduction (part a)

Steroids lack a fatty acid group or have a steroidal nucleus. This steroidal center is made up of three six-membered rings and a five-membered ring united combined.

Given Information (part a)

Cholesterol, steroidal chemicals like oestrogen (estradiol), progesterone, testosterone, and corticosteroidal.

Explanation of Incorrect Answer (part a)

Cholesterol is just not a receptor, it is instead a triterpenoids component. It is an injectable testosterone estrogen transporter and then an essential component of the organism.

Option (a) thus is incorrect.

Given Information (part b)

(part b) The adrenal medulla manufactures cortisol, an endocrine protein.

Explanation of Correct answer (part b)

The endogenous hormones estradiol and testosterone are controlled by hormones and genitals, accordingly.

As a conclusion, the choices were indeed: (b) cortisol

Given Information (part c)

(part c) steroid hormones - estradiol

Explanation of Correct Answer (part c)

The endogenous hormones estradiol and testosterone are controlled by hormones and genitals, accordingly.

As a conclusion, the choices were indeed: (c) estradiol

Given Information (part d)

steroid hormones- testosterone

Explanation of Correct Answer (part d)

part d) The endogenous hormones estradiol and testosterone are controlled by hormones and genitals, accordingly.

As a conclusion, the choices were indeed: (d) testosterone.