steriod metabolism
What is the primary organ responsible for steroid metabolism in the human body?
Liver
Which enzyme is involved in the biotransformation of steroids?
Cytochrome P450
What is the primary route of steroid excretion from the human body?
Bile
Which of the following is a phase II conjugation reaction involved in steroid metabolism?
Sulfation
What is the main metabolic fate of steroid hormones in the body?
Inactivation
Which liver enzyme is responsible for converting cortisone to cortisol?
11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
What is the primary site of steroid hormone synthesis in the human body?
Adrenal cortex
Which of the following is a key regulator of steroid metabolism in the body?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Which of the following is NOT a class of steroid hormones?
Monocorticoids
Which of the following is a key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of steroid hormones?
Aldosterone synthase