INTRODUCTION OF STEROIDS:

INTRODUCTION OF STEROIDS Steroid hormones are crucial substances for the proper
function of the body.
CLASSIFICATION OF STEROIDS:
Adrenocorticoids
Sex Hormones - Progesterone, Androgens, Estrogen
Bile Acids and Bile Salts
Cholesterol
Adrenocortical steroids:
The adrenocortical steroids include substances influencing carbohydrate, fat, protein,
electrolyte and water metabolism.
It has C-21 steroid nucleus and the pregnene series.
Adrenocorticoids - Glucocorticoids , Mineralocorticoids
Glucocorticoids:- 11-oxygenated Adrenal Steroids Eg:- Cortisone and Hydrocortisone
Mineralocorticoids:- 11,17-Desoxy Steroids Eg:- 11-Desoxy Corticosterone
Androgens
Testosterone is a member of the C-19 steroid class.
It is one of the testicular or androgenic hormones responsible for the development and
maintenance of male characteristics and organs.